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The Left Hand of Darkness - an incredible book that shattered the glass ceiling in sci fi
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In this episode we review Left Hand of Darkness, talk about the things that make it so timeless and fun to read, Ursula K Le Guin's real life experiences that inspired the book, and how it transcends sci fi and becomes 'literary' fiction that everyone can and should enjoy. As always, we also recommend and discuss some…
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