Ursula K. Le Guin: Conversations on Writing

I suppose fans of Le Guin would be delighted with the interviews in this book as they give much insight into her thoughts and personality. For someone like myself, though, hoping to learn more about writing from a well-liked author, it was a bit of a disappointment.So, if you love Le Guin, get this book. But if you're not particularly interested in knowing more about her, you might was to skip this one.

I don't really think Ursula K. Le Guin was finished with these when she died. Like all her work, these "conversations"are lucid and persuasive. The kinds of revelation that appear in her completed works, however, are not delivered with authority and come across as openings to interesting conversations rather than fully fleshed-out texts. Worth reading, (of course they are) but lighter and less well thought out than her great fictions or her elegant poems.

Ursula we all know has a way with words, but this book is the wisdom of a woman, writer and sage that makes want to grow even closer. Wish she were still with us, so we could expect just one more.

I love all things LeGuin. This is a lovingly written book.

Excellent, of course. I'll be using it when I teach a course in writing in the fall.

Love Le Guin's work, and this is very informative as to her thoughts on writing and experience.

Interesting read. Hadn't realized the depth and breadth of her work. Recommended read whether not aspiring writer or not. Great.

Excellent discussion, thoughtful answers. I miss Ursula Le Guin!

OK. Interesting, but nothing like as exciting as her novels.

Love Le Guin, especially when she talks about writing!