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The Telling
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LENGTH6 hrs and 57 mins
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RELEASE DATE12-01-09
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Once a culturally rich world, the planet Aka has been utterly transformed by technology. Records of the past have been destroyed, and citizens are strictly monitored. But an official observer from Earth will discover a group of outcasts who still practice its lost religion - the Telling.
Intrigued by their beliefs, she joins them on a sacred pilgrimage into the mountains...and into the dangerous terrain of her own heart, mind, and soul.
©2003 Ursula K. Le Guin; (P)2009 Audible, Inc.
What the Critics Say
- Locus Award, Best Novel, 2001
"In this virtually flawless new tale set in her Hainish universe, Le Guin...sends a young woman from Earth on her first mission, to the planet Aka as an Observer for the Ekumen....This is a novel that aficionados of morally serious SF won't want to miss." (Publishers Weekly)
"Gabra Zackman's steady and grounded narration lays the foundation...." (AudioFile)
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"Tell me about it!"
If you could sum up The Telling in three words, what would they be?Don't toss traditions
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Telling?When the heroine and her nemesis realize their childhood experiences caused them both to reject their peoples' traditional values, and to rethink those decisions. The realization that life is not black or white, but many shades of gray.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?no
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"Enlightening"
What made the experience of listening to The Telling the most enjoyable?This story put words to how I feel about religion.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Telling?When she tells her story to the monitor.
Which scene was your favorite?I loved the first time she goes to the fertilizer, with all the script on the wallsl
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"Beautiful, Poetic, Moving!"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?Ms. LeGuin uses the english language with the same flare as Sandberg, or Twain. She paints landscapes and portraits with her words, creating people and places you can actually care about, while sharing their lives and adventures. Storyteller, Wordsmith, Poet, a truley gifted artist!
What did you like best about this story?visiting another world.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful