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Violence
Some
Violence related to slavery and liberation; warfare depicted
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of slavery, freedom, colonialism, and the nature of forgiveness
What this book is about
Le Guin's 1994 linked novellas (sometimes published as Five Ways) are set on twin planets where one has enslaved the other. Features depictions of slavery, violence, and mild sexual content. One of her most powerful works. For older teens and adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Depictions of slavery and oppression
Violence in liberation contexts
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