The Lathe of Heaven Author:Ursula K. Le Guin Reality is a dream. George Orr is the dreamer. George's dreams come true. George can change the world. — The Lathe of Heaven is George Orr's story -- a man who dreams things into being, for better or for worse. It is a dark vision and a warning -- a fable of power uncontrolled and uncontrollable--a truly prescient and startling view of hu... more »manity, and the consequences of God-playing. It is, quite simply, a masterpiece.« less
I was disapointed with this book. I found the writing dry and boring in bits. I had seen the remake movie of Lathe of Heaven and enjoyed it very much but was bored when I read the book. I believe that it's just the particular writing style of the author that doesn't attract me. I read another book by her that I barely made it through.
It is a good story but the writing just drags it down.