Book Club: “The Word for the World is Forest” by Ursula Le Guin

Wednesday November 19th
Doors & drinks 6.30pm; Book discussion starts 7pm

For our November Book Club, we're reading Ursula Le Guin's 1972 science fiction novel "The Word for the World is Forest".

When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters. Desperation causes the Athsheans, led by Selver, to retaliate against their captors, abandoning their strictures against violence. But in defending their lives, they have endangered the very foundations of their society. For every blow against the invaders is a blow to the humanity of the Athsheans. And once the killing starts, there is no turning back.

"The Word for the World is Forest" won the 1973 Hugo Award for Best Novella. More information here.

Kairos, 84 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4TG

Doors open at 6.30pm. Book discussion starts at 7pm. Food provided. Pay bar or BYOB.

Free for Regular Visitor and Supporter Members (please still register in advance so we can plan food numbers); £5 Standard (includes Community Members). 

Please note that most of our events take place in our basement space and we do not have a lift so our venue is not fully accessible. Please get in touch if you have accessibility issues via events@kairos.london.

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