Ursula K. Le Guin is a well-known author, often recognized for "The Wizard of Earthsea". Although I was very curious about "The Wizard of Earthsea", I couldn't obtain the book no matter what. With the book in my hand, I made a small introduction to the author. But from what I heard, I read a book that is very different from the genres she wrote.

"Very Far Away from Anywhere Else" tells the exploration and questioning of the love, friendship, and life of two young people. Owen, who is different from his peers, feels different from others, which drives him into loneliness. One day, his path crosses with Natalie's in some way, and Natalie also participates in his questioning of his life and more.

I especially recommend this book to high school students. Because Owen is also experiencing the confusion of "what will I be now" that occurs in high school. But Natalie is such a planned and decisive character that she also helps Owen rise where he has fallen. Maybe it will also help you, who knows :')

The author's narration was extremely beautiful. I read it with great pleasure. I bought the book on the recommendation of a friend and had been postponing it for a long time. Actually, it is a short book of 94 pages, but for some reason, it had been forgotten. Now I'm glad it's in my hands and I've read it.

On 31.12.2020 at 23.58, I read and finished it for the first time.

At that time, it seemed like I was in a bit of a hurry, and I thought that I needed to read it again to understand some things better.

Fate has brought me here. Since I'm reading it again, I might as well read it in English to make it complete, I said to myself.

This time, I was more calm when reading, but it doesn't mean that I didn't cry.

I don't know. I can't put my feelings about this book into words, but I also can't express them on the piano like Natalie <3.

I can only say that it has positive and powerful things.

The best thing is that I can go and discuss the parts I highlighted with my personal Owen :3.

Ursula Guin has a beautiful novella about adolescence. Our hero, Owen, is 17 years old. He feels compelled to conform to his friends in order to be accepted by the society he is in and not be alone. He tries to do what they do and tell ridiculous jokes in this pursuit. Because what his family expects of him is to be a white American like the others, suppressing his differences. This is by no means easy for Owen. Because he is a werewolf. He has other goals and a different path he wants to take. But he doesn't even have the courage to have this path accepted or expressed by those around him. When he can't fit in with others, he has created a completely different country for himself as he wanders the streets. He has shaped his country, Thorn, so beautifully that everything from the vegetation to the city structure is detailed.

Our access to his soul only begins with his friendship with Natalie, who is also a werewolf like him but in the field of music.

While Natalie is as strong and determined as Owen is hesitant. Owen decides that their friendship should turn into love. However, the glimmers they find in each other, which belong to the world of two werewolves, are overshadowed by the brightness of youth.

The effort to play the role shaped for them by their parents, as they see, is not only an American but also a delusion of the youth of the world, and ultimately, a society is formed by the same young people who hide the worlds they cannot reach within themselves.

A very lovely story, without much action but a good introspection in the mind of an adolescent. It takes us on a journey through the thoughts and feelings of a young person. We get to see how they view the world around them, their hopes, their dreams, and their insecurities. The simplicity of the story allows us to focus on the inner workings of the character's mind, and it is truly a beautiful thing. It makes us realize that sometimes, the most profound moments in life are the ones that happen within us. We don't always need grand adventures or exciting events to have a meaningful experience. This story serves as a reminder that self-reflection and understanding are essential parts of growing up. It encourages us to take a step back and look at our own lives, to think about who we are and who we want to become.

A short book. It is more like a short story than a novel. Its style is unexpected compared to what I had from the author, completely realistic and there is no sign of science fiction in it. However, the story is lovely and sweet and reading it brings one to the taste.

The translation is also good and I didn't feel any confusion while reading it.

This short book offers a refreshing change. It presents a simple yet charming story that engages the reader from start to finish. The realistic nature of the narrative makes it relatable and easy to understand. Despite lacking the elements of science fiction that one might have expected, it compensates with its endearing characters and heartwarming plot.

The quality of the translation further enhances the reading experience. It allows the reader to fully immerse in the story without any distractions. Overall, this short book is a delightful read that is sure to leave a positive impression.

It was a style of Ursula Le Guin that I wasn't accustomed to.

I was constantly waiting for the story to break away from reality at some point, but it didn't.

The book is a beautiful, easy-to-read, and enjoyable love story.

It presents a unique world and characters that draw the reader in and keep them engaged from beginning to end.

The author's writing is细腻 and descriptive, allowing the reader to vividly imagine the scenes and emotions.

Despite not being the typical style I'm used to, I found myself thoroughly enjoying this book and would recommend it to others who are looking for a charming and engaging love story.

I read a short book filled with profound thoughts that question humanity. The perspectives, future visions, and interpretations of some authors can be quite different. Ursula K. Le Guin is one of those authors.
Her book "The Dispossessed" tells the story of a being who, despite not belonging to society, trying hard to be accepted within it while being different in the way of seeing, feeling, and thinking.
Yes, sometimes there is a dominant group around us, and if you are a questioning type, you will be considered an outlier - in their words. However, it is important to question and express one's own thoughts and positions. Even if there is nothing else, "being oneself" is crucial.
This book makes us think deeply about our place in society, our individuality, and the importance of being true to ourselves.

Well, you know. It was easy to read and I liked this coming-of-age romance because I haven't read anything similar since I can remember. However, the beginning was rather weak, and the ending wasn't overly satisfying either. I found myself in Owen's thoughts more often than I would like to admit, and that's why it gets a 3.5 out of 5.

The story had its moments of charm and authenticity. The characters were relatable to some extent, especially Owen, whose internal struggles and growth were quite engaging. But there were also parts that felt a bit rushed or underdeveloped. For example, the relationship between the main characters could have been explored more deeply.

Overall, it was an okay read. It didn't blow me away, but it also didn't disappoint completely. I would recommend it to those who enjoy coming-of-age stories and don't mind a few flaws here and there. Maybe with a bit more polish and refinement, this could have been a really great book.

Akıcı is a simple book. It is the story of two children, two youngsters, who do not want to conform and are afraid of disappearing.

It took me back to my childhood. I missed the self I had lost, the way I was before I changed.

If I really loved someone, the relationship I would want to have would be just like this. Natalie and Orwen, two individuals who want to transcend all social patterns, are building their own lives. Especially when I evaluate this couple in the context of today's conditions, they are hard to come by people and are definitely very far from everywhere.

This book has a certain charm that makes you think about life and relationships. It shows that sometimes, breaking free from the norms and following one's heart can lead to a more fulfilling and unique existence.

The characters in Akıcı are well-developed and their story is engaging. It makes you root for them and hope that they can find the happiness and freedom they are seeking.

Overall, Akıcı is a book that is worth reading for anyone who is interested in exploring the themes of individuality, love, and the search for meaning in life.

Maybe there was something in him that made me eager to speak and made speaking possible for me.

It's a simple story, without complication and short. But at the same time, it's touching. (Sorry for the poor translation.)

To understand the hard years at the threshold of entering youth or in other words, adulthood. And to listen to music. To take music seriously. And to take thinking seriously.

I wanted to give it four or five stars but I don't want to raise your expectations too high. It had four and five-star sentences. And reading it seriously for me in these two or three hard days was the best choice.

In fact, maybe whenever the weather gets very hard for us, we should go to the sea. All of us together. Although the sea gives a chance to travelers - and that too only with small boats, not on the huge ships of the oceanographer!

Please don't let anyone read this book. I hope no one has read it and it can stay with me. I love this book so much that I hope no one else has read it.

This book holds a special place in my heart. It's like a precious secret that I don't want to share with anyone. Every page, every word, feels like it was written just for me.

I can't imagine anyone else's eyes on these words, experiencing the story in the same way I have. It would somehow taint the magic that this book holds for me. So, I plead with you, let this book remain mine and mine alone.

Generally, writers often get lost in depicting a different kind of youngster. If he is not supposed to be a sports enthusiast, then he must read books day and night. If he is not supposed to have a girlfriend, then he must be bad-tempered, stingy, and excellent in math. However, in this book, the author gently and carefully approaches a youngster. The youngster in the book is a reliable person with a sensitive and unique spirit, who tries to strike a balance between his fictional and real worlds. After encountering a girl who becomes the only person in the world for him and in whose presence he can feel at ease, his life and thoughts change. And this change and belief in love are described with great delicacy in the final years of his youth.

For a long time, I couldn't get so close to a youngster with such a personality. A youngster who tries to record all the important events in his life with a humorous tone for me and then types them up. Because when he tries to type, the text becomes boring.

And if you haven't had a sexual relationship continuously, or you are sexually impotent, or you are cold-tempered and probably will get cancer in the next one or two years.