The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas

By Ursula K. Le Guin

The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas - Ursula K. Le Guin
  • Release Date: 2017-02-14
  • Genre: Short Stories
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 295 Ratings

Description

“Ursula Le Guin is more than just a writer of adult fantasy and science fiction . . . she is a philosopher; an explorer in the landscapes of the mind.” – Cincinnati Enquirer

The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds. "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.

Reviews

  • I...

    4
    By 1800notascam
    I’m speechless. Few pieces of literature have painted a picture that vivid in my mind. It’s a fantastic story even though it’s so short. I think everyone should read this
  • BTS

    5
    By SAGamer37
    I’ve started reading because, of the bts spring day MV to understand by reading the details and stuff I am really into it and going to get it hopefully JK!
  • InfiresManYea

    5
    By Katerinakat123
    Im reading this book becuz RM recommonded it to Army. something army would know
  • Omelas

    5
    By Kim Cora
    This book is so incredibly relevant to human psychology and society. Truly eye opening to your own mind and the world we live in. I totally recommend it for anyone looking for a good short story or the roots of the Omelas theory in Spring Day by BTS! I totally understand why RM would use it in their theories and story! Army for life~
  • Deep

    5
    By Judge s,kdmfmrmdkcmd
    Such a deep & beautiful perspective something that can only be understood once you read this short novel. It’s hard to understand but surely it’s something that I found amazing to read
  • ^^

    5
    By FreshSlicedHam
    BTS :))
  • BTS MADE ME DO IT

    5
    By vhasmyheart
    Can’t wait to read it!
  • BTS

    5
    By Kaekochii
    Reading to understand their mv
  • BTS

    5
    By mockinjay4
    bts
  • 방탄 고마워요

    5
    By bananamae
    랩몬이 나한테 책을 도입했어요. 너무 너무 좋았다 ^^ Really nice to read.
  • Outstanding book

    5
    By Mdm2717
    I'm a BTS fan, and I love this book, even though it is very short. Everyone should read it!!!! :D
  • EXCITED

    5
    By yoongiii
    just bought it for BTS! ❤❤
  • bts

    5
    By CarlaMedgine
    everyone is here because of bts lol
  • I'm here because of Bighit

    5
    By BTS 💜💜💜💜
    Is anyone else here an ARMY? I hope so ARMY lets all get this book and get to the reading so we can understand what's going on in the MV's. Honestly I'm not even a big reader but I've never been so happy to read and I cant wait to start my reading on this (I have not read Demian😣)
  • Beautiful

    5
    By usachan_tamkis_bear
    Le Guin is a wonderful author with beautiful words. I remember reading something of her's when I was in the 5th grade, sadly I had forgotten about it. Then it was recently brought to light by Bts, a Korean boy band that I am very fond of. I then realized that the author of this was that same author that I had loved. The plot of this,or lack thereof, is gorgeously real. The way I took it is that many people would rather have happiness for themselves than to save someone else's happiness.
  • BTS!!!

    5
    By SuperMom8711
    I'm here because of BTS lol. Third book I'm reading because of them. Smh 💚 J-Hooooooooooooooope!! 💚
  • Review

    5
    By KNKTKSMYPJJHJJ
    BTS...
  • Bts

    5
    By toularb
    Need need
  • bts

    5
    By brigit00009
    bts bts