![]() ![]() ![]() Le Guin manages to paint a vivid picture of this future Earth without ever resorting to standard exposition. One of my major complaints for many hard fantasy or sci fi novels is that I get really bored while the author spends hundreds of pages setting the scene. The world building in The Lathe of Heaven is unparalleled. The themes are meaningful and the characters are strong. The book deals with unethical behavior from medical professionals as well as personal responsibility for super powers. Upon proving that this phenomenon is real and Orr is not crazy the doctor then proceeds to take advantage of the situation. He begins to see a doctor about his sleep problems when it comes to light that he’s been attempting to avoid dream state sleep by illegally obtaining prescription medications. Orr is the only one who knows that is not the case. Everyone on Earth knows that green cats have always exisisted. ![]() ![]() He would wake up to find a green cat and that green cats have always exisisted. For example, he could dream that he has a green cat. His dreams do not predict the future but alter what has always been. The premise of The Lathe of Heaven is that George Orr has dreams that change reality. Author Le Guin is truly a treasure and this masterpiece should be read and re-read by all readers everywhere. The Lathe of Heaven is a sci fi novella that packs more into under 200 pages than entire series can usually accomplish in 12 volumes. The Lathe of Heaven by author Ursula K Le Guin ![]()
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