"Idiosyncratic and convincing, Le Guin's characters have a long afterlife."
–Publishers Weekly
"Her worlds are haunting psychological visions molded with firm artistry."
–The Library Journal
"If you want excess and risk and intelligence, try Le Guin."
–The San Francisco Chronicle
"Her characters are complex and haunting, and her writing is remarkable for its sinewy grace."
–Time
"She wields her pen with a moral and psychological sophistication rarely seen. What she really does is write fables: splendidly intricate and hugely imaginative tales about such mundane concerns as life, death, love, and sex."
–Newsweek