SFF Readalongs led by Kitty G discussion

This thread is for initial thoughts and discussion of chapters 9 and 10 of The Dispossessed by Ursula K Le Guin.

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A few questions to help:
- We're closing in on the ending now so how are you finding this book overall?
- What do you think of the themes Le Guin is exploring?
- Is there more than meets the eye going on under the surface?

We're closing in on the ending now so how are you finding this book overall?
So far, I'm really really enjoying it/ it's happily sitting at a 4*s for me, so interesting, and yet if the ending is epic that could easily jump to a 5* rating!

What do you think of the themes Le Guin is exploring?
Amazing. The last section I read where Shevek is finally realising he needs to fight for something bigger and that there is this hierarchy and nasty under-current was inspiring. I loved seeing him reunite with Tavek and their relationship and discussions are so genuine and raw.

Is there more than meets the eye going on under the surface?
YES... Always. I can't wait to find out how it's all going to end. I hope it's a happy ending and not the tragedy it could so easily become. I hope humanity wins and loyalty and empathy become the real traits of the book, not loss and missed opportunities. I think right ow it could go either way!