[Review] The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guine (1971)

This is an interesting and thought-provoking read. Despite it being over 50 years old, it is still relevant. It touches upon so many important issues—overpopulation, environmental contamination, race relations—all while challenging the reader to form their own opinions about what changes would make humanity better; or if humanity, as a whole, is even capable of grasping the far reaching implications of how these changes would actually impact humanity.

On the surface, this is a book about dreams. But, at its core, this is a deeply philosophical novel about power, ambition, the environment, society, and morality. A slow, heavy read, but an insightful one.

4 stars