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Mentioned in 14 episodes

The Left Hand of Darkness

Book • 1900

Ursula K. Le Guin

In this groundbreaking novel, Ursula K. Le Guin delves into the society of Gethen, a planet where the inhabitants are androgynous and only enter a state of sexual arousal once a month.

The story follows Genly Ai, an envoy from the Ekumen, as he navigates the complexities of Gethenian culture and politics.

The novel is a profound exploration of gender, identity, and the human condition, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and femininity.

Mentioned by

Andrew Bustamante

Joanna Robinson

Brian McCullough

Carvell Wallace

Michael Ashcroft

Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by

Andrew Bustamante

as one of his gifts, a book exploring nationalism through the lens of science fiction.

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Mentioned by

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in the context of dragons in fantasy literature.

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, referencing its title in relation to the concept of chirality and handedness in light.

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as the book Carol is reading poolside; it's about someone from one planet coming to another.

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in relation to the suggestion that eliminating distinctions between men and women is the only way to get rid of war.

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B.A. Parker

, this book is about gender on different planets.

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Mentioned by

Michael Ashcroft

as one of the three Ursula K. Le Guin books he read.

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Mentioned by

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as a science fiction book exploring how sex and gender affect culture.

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Mentioned by

Jill Lepore

as an influential science fiction writer whose works explore gender and societal structures.

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Michael Krasny

as his favorite science fiction novel.

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Mentioned by

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as a favorite author whose book inspired a wood carving in her writing space.

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Recommended by

B.A. Parker

, it tells of a guy coming onto a planet and not trying to be a messiah but understand the people.

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Recommended by

Mallory Rubin

as a stylistically inventive story that unlocks the creative mind of a young reader.

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Mentioned by

Dan Shipper

as a great book recommended by the AI.

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Mentioned by

Iona Italia

, comparing the ecology of Tasmania to the planet Gethen in Ursula Le Guin's novel.

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Mentioned by Carvel Wallace as a book he has been trying to read for years but finds dense.

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Mentioned by

Brian McCullough

as one of the best sci-fi books for beginners, alongside other classics.

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Mentioned by

Tom Gatti

as an author whose work influenced younger writers.

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Mentioned by

Carvell Wallace

as a book he has been trying to read for years but cannot grasp.

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Mentioned by

Linus Lee

as a book he enjoys.

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