Book Review: Very Far Away from Anywhere Else by Ursula K. LeGuin
Title: Very Far Away from Anywhere Else
Author: Ursula K. LeGuin
Page Count: 133
Total Page Count: 538
Text Number: 2
Ursula LeGuin is most famous for her fantasy books, so I was surprised to discover a fiction book written by her. The book is a stream-of-conscious story written from the perspective of a guy in his senior year of high school. I picked it up for a brief look while at Powell's yesterday, and ended up read half of it right there.
It hit upon some of the issues I dealt with in high school: the stigma that comes with being smart, trying to figure out who you are, thinking you're in love vs. being in love, and having the courage to deviate from the path chosen for you. Most importantly, it's a story about finding that one friend who you can really talk to. Many authors tend to make high school stories glib or dramatic or over-the-top embarrassing. LeGuin treats the subject with humor and grace, making the story feel like it was from the heart.
It's a short read, but a good one.
Author: Ursula K. LeGuin
Page Count: 133
Total Page Count: 538
Text Number: 2
Ursula LeGuin is most famous for her fantasy books, so I was surprised to discover a fiction book written by her. The book is a stream-of-conscious story written from the perspective of a guy in his senior year of high school. I picked it up for a brief look while at Powell's yesterday, and ended up read half of it right there.
It hit upon some of the issues I dealt with in high school: the stigma that comes with being smart, trying to figure out who you are, thinking you're in love vs. being in love, and having the courage to deviate from the path chosen for you. Most importantly, it's a story about finding that one friend who you can really talk to. Many authors tend to make high school stories glib or dramatic or over-the-top embarrassing. LeGuin treats the subject with humor and grace, making the story feel like it was from the heart.
It's a short read, but a good one.