The Left Hand of Darkness
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Reading Level 7 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
On a frozen planet where people shift between genders, a lone envoy must navigate unfamiliar customs and beliefs to unite Winter with the wider universe. This profound tale explores identity, connection, and the challenges of understanding across cultures. Complex emotions and societal insights unfold in a world unlike any other.
Representation & Themes
LGBTQ+ RepresentationScience & NatureIdentity & Self-DiscoverySocial JusticeFamilyPsychologyAdventure
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Loss & Grief Suicide Kidnapping Misgendering LGBTQ+ Representation Incestuous Relationships Sexual Content Drug Use Sad Ending Animal Death
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0441007317
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 85,451
Genres
Fiction