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The Lathe of Heaven
George Orr discovers that his dreams can change reality. His psychiatrist, Dr Haber, sees a chance to improve the world by guiding those dreams, with unexpected results.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1971
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 192
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like short, thoughtful science fiction about power, control and the limits of improving the world.
Skip this if you want detailed world-building or a fast-paced adventure.
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Quick answers about The Lathe of Heaven
- What is The Lathe of Heaven about?
- George Orr discovers that his dreams can change reality. His psychiatrist, Dr Haber, sees a chance to improve the world by guiding those dreams, with unexpected results.
- Who should read The Lathe of Heaven?
- Read it if you like short, thoughtful science fiction about power, control and the limits of improving the world. Skip it if you want detailed world-building or a fast-paced adventure.
- How long and how fast is The Lathe of Heaven?
- It is a medium-paced, short read of about 192 pages, first published in 1971.
- Does The Lathe of Heaven have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Mental illness.
- Can I borrow The Lathe of Heaven for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Lathe of Heaven; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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