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The award-winning masterpiece by one of today's most honored writers, Ursula K. Le Guin! The Word for World is Forest When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters. Desperation causes the Athsheans, led by Selver, to retaliate against their captors, abandoning their strictures against violence. But in defending their lives, they have endangered the very foundations of their society. For every blow against the invaders is a blow to the humanity of the Athsheans. And once the killing starts, there is no turning back. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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Is The Word for World is Forest appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Depicts brutal colonial oppression and the indigenous population's violent uprising against enslavement. Contains strong themes of genocide, forced servitude, and the moral cost of violence in self-defense.
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This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, slavery, murder, and captivity (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Mature teens interested in thought-provoking science fiction exploring colonialism and the price of fighting back will find this deeply challenging.