The Lathe Of Heaven

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Ursula K. Le Guin

The Locus Award-winning science fiction novel by legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin, set in a world where one man’s dreams rewrite the future.During a time racked by war and environmental catastrophe, George Orr discovers his dreams alter reality. George is compelled to receive treatment from Dr. William Haber, an ambitious sleep psychiatrist who quickly grasps the immense power George holds. After becoming adept at manipulating George’s dreams to reshape the world, Haber seeks the same power for himself. George—with some surprising help—must resist Haber’s attempts, which threaten to destroy reality itself.A classic of the science fiction genre, The Lathe of Heaven is prescient in its exploration of the moral risks when overwhelming power is coupled with techno-utopianism.

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Author

Ursula K. Le Guin

Pages

184

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

2008-04-15

ISBN

1416556966 9781416556961

Ratings

Google: 3.5

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"I'm still not entirely sure what this book was about. I think I liked it though haha"

Emily

"“We're in the world, not against it. It doesn't work to try to stand outside things and run them, that way. It just doesn't work, it goes against life. There is a way but you have to follow it. The world is, no matter how we think it ought to be. You have to be with it. You have to let it be.”"

Regina Simmons

"More Sci fi than fantasy but a nice easy quick read."

Tori

"As always LeGuin’s vivid prose and sharp insights into our world make for excellent reading. ‘The Lathe of Heaven’ is no exception."

Diana Proffitt

"Submitted for voting in December 2023"

Zachary Lichtenstein

"philosophical sci-fi at it’s best"

whiskyjay

"Such an awesome classic. I'll be honest, I was not expecting that ending, as cliche as that sounds. The themes of taoism were really interesting too."

Madelyn Pena

"Interesting and thought provoking concept. It reminded me of "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" and "The Tempest" combined."

Jessica A

"Ending was kinda underwhelming, and I wish there was more world-building outside what George dreamed, but it was decent.<br/><br/>*I reread it like twice but we don't talk about that*<br/><br/>I got a silver medal for academic decathlon in lit so I guess reading this **** like five times was worth it."

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Allykay Willims

"I love novels that make me ask “what if”"