The Dispossessed
An Ambiguous Utopia
Ursula K. Le Guin's The Dispossessed (1974) is a time-travel fiction novel. Characters include Shevek. Key subjects include Anarchism, Anarquismo, Ciencia-ficción and communal living.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, and 343 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 75 editions across 13 languages.
At about 352 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.
About The Dispossessed
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. To do this dangerous task will mean giving up his family and possibly his life. Shevek must make the unprecedented journey to the planet, Anarres, to challenge the complex structures of life and living, and ignite the fires of change.
Awards & lists
- 🏆Hugo Awards 1975 — Best Novel (winner)
- 🏆Nebula Awards 1975 — Best Novel (winner)
- 🏆Locus Awards 1975 — Best Novel (winner)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Dispossessed?
The Dispossessed was written by Ursula K. Le Guin and first published in 1974.
What genre is The Dispossessed?
It is usually shelved as Time Travel.
How long is The Dispossessed?
The median edition has 352 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Dispossessed?
Readers who like it often enjoy Dragonflight, The Invisible Man and The End of Eternity.
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