The Lathe Of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Lathe Of Heaven (Perennial Classics) (Panther science fiction)

by Ursula K. Le Guin

'Her worlds have a magic sheen . . . She moulds them into dimensions we can only just sense. She is unique. She is legend' THE TIMES

'Le Guin is a writer of phenomenal power' OBSERVER

George Orr is a mild and unremarkable man who finds the world a less than pleasant place to live: seven billion people jostle for living space and food. But George dreams dreams which do in fact change reality - and he has no means of controlling this extraordinary power.

Psychiatrist Dr William Haber offers to help. At first sceptical of George's powers, he comes to astonished belief. When he allows ambition to get the better of ethics, George finds himself caught up in a situation of alarming peril.

Reviewed by Beth C. on

3 of 5 stars

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Bizarre to read about areas I know, and a lot of food for thought in this short book. I think it will make for interesting conversation as the first book club pick.

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