le book review number one hundred ten~ The Lathe of Heaven

Title: The Lathe of Heaven
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
Standalone
Paperback
Pages: 184
Year First Published: 1971
Publisher: Scribner
Personal Star Rating: 4/5 stars

Description:
In a future world racked by violence and environmental catastrophes, George Orr wakes up one day to discover that his dreams have the ability to alter reality. He seeks help from Dr. William Haber, a psychiatrist who immediately grasps the power George wields. Soon George must preserve reality itself as Dr. Haber becomes adept at manipulating George's dreams for his own purposes.

The Lathe of Heaven is an eerily prescient novel from award-wining author Ursula K. Le Guin that masterfully addresses the dangers of power and humanity's self-destructiveness, questioning the nature of reality itself. It is a classic of the science fiction genre.

Cover Comments:
The cover is interesting. The clouds and sky add elements of the idea of heaven and the turtles combine well with the story structure.

Title Thoughts:
I learned what a "lathe" is. Very unique and interesting,

Review:
I was recommended this book by my sister who had to read it for her science fiction and fantasy English course in University. I was not disappointed at all by reading this. I had read a short story by Le Guin called, "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas", and it caused me to think deeply and question a philosophical problem. However, with this novel, it focused on intervention into the :natural order" and the corruption of power on the psyche when control is used and misused. The deterioration and rebuilding of characters made the book unstable, but also made it captivating, frustrating, and very interesting. It was very thought-provoking and I would recommend it for those interested in science fiction.