Always Coming Home
Always Coming Home
Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Brief
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Poem • Fiction
Future California
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Always Coming Home by Ursula K. Le Guin explores the lives of the Kesh people, detailing their culture, environment, and worldview. Set in a future California, the work combines storytelling, poetry, and anthropological notes, offering insights into how these people perceive life, community, and the natural world surrounding them.
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Fantastical
Serene
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Always Coming Home by Ursula K. Le Guin is praised for its imaginative world-building and rich cultural tapestry, offering readers a profound, immersive experience. Its experimental structure and anthropological details are engaging but can feel disjointed to some. The blend of narrative and non-fiction elements may challenge traditional storytelling preferences.
Who Should Read Always Coming Home?
Fans of speculative fiction and anthropological narratives will relish Ursula K. Le Guin's Always Coming Home. Ideal for readers who enjoy the immersive worlds of Le Guin’s The Dispossessed or Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower, this book explores utopian themes and deep cultural exploration.
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Poem • Fiction
Future California
2001
Adult
18+ years
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