1
by Anthony Doerr
4.22021641 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Dispossessed fans.
10 Best Books Like The Dispossessed
If you loved The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Dispossessed are:
- 1Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr4.2
- 2Brave New World by Aldous Huxley4.4
- 3Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel0
- 4Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente3.9
- 5Scythe by Neal Shusterman4.6Series starter
- 6The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey4.5Series starter
- 7The Giver by Lois Lowry0
- 8Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir4.5
- 9The Martian by Andy Weir0
- 10Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) by A.K. DuBoff4.3#1
Brilliant physicist Shevek possesses the key to instantaneous interstellar communication, but his groundbreaking work is being suppressed by rivals on his anarchist home world of Anarres. Seeking intellectual freedom, he travels to the sister planet Urras, only to discover he's become a valuable pawn in a dangerous political struggle between two radically different civilizations.
We may earn a small commission from purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you.
Detailed Recommendations
2
by Aldous Huxley
4.42006288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a clinical and disturbing tone that will resonate with The Dispossessed fans.
3
by Emily St. John Mandel
0
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a contemplative melancholy tone that will resonate with The Dispossessed fans.
4
by Catherynne M. Valente
3.92018294 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a absurdist yet tender tone that will resonate with The Dispossessed fans.
5
Scythe
Start of Arc Of A Scythe seriesby Neal Shusterman
4.62017464 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a thoughtful and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Dispossessed fans.
6
The Mercy of Gods
Start of The Captive's War seriesby James S. A. Corey
4.52024
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and cerebral tone that will resonate with The Dispossessed fans.
7
by Lois Lowry
02017240 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a haunting and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Dispossessed fans.
8
by Andy Weir
4.52021476 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a optimistic and clever tone that will resonate with The Dispossessed fans.
9
by Andy Weir
02014
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a optimistic and humorous tone that will resonate with The Dispossessed fans.
10
Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)
Starship of the Ancients #1 (works standalone)by A.K. DuBoff
4.32025419 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with The Dispossessed fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Dispossessed
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Cuckoo Land | Anthony Doerr | 4.2 | 2021 | 641 | Closest match |
| Brave New World | Aldous Huxley | 4.4 | 2006 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Sea of Tranquility | Emily St. John Mandel | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Space Opera | Catherynne M. Valente | 3.9 | 2018 | 294 | Similar vibes |
| Scythe📚 Series starter | Neal Shusterman | 4.6 | 2017 | 464 | Start a new series |
| The Mercy of Gods📚 Series starter | James S. A. Corey | 4.5 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| The Giver📚 Series starter | Lois Lowry | 0 | 2017 | 240 | Start a new series |
| Project Hail Mary | Andy Weir | 4.5 | 2021 | 476 | Similar vibes |
| The Martian | Andy Weir | 0 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) | A.K. DuBoff | 4.3 | 2025 | 419 | Similar vibes |
Authors Who Write Like Ursula K. Le Guin
If you enjoy Ursula K. Le Guin's writing style, explore these similar authors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Dispossessed?
The most similar books to The Dispossessed are Cloud Cuckoo Land, Brave New World, Sea of Tranquility.
What should I read after The Dispossessed?
After finishing The Dispossessed, readers most commonly pick up Cloud Cuckoo Land next.
Who writes books like Ursula K. Le Guin?
Authors similar to Ursula K. Le Guin include Matt Haig, Andy Weir, John Ringo, Matt Dinniman, A.K. DuBoff.
What genre is The Dispossessed?
The Dispossessed is a Science Fiction novel by Ursula K. Le Guin, published in 2015.
How long is The Dispossessed?
The Dispossessed is 320 pages long.
About The Dispossessed
The Principle of Simultaneity is a scientific breakthrough which will revolutionize interstellar civilization by making possible instantaneous communication. It is the life work of Shevek, a brilliant physicist from the arid anarchist world of Anarres.But Shevek's work is being stifled by jealous colleagues, so he travels to Anarres's sister-planet Urras, hoping to find more liberty and tolerance there. But he soon finds himself being used as a pawn in a deadly political game.