The Telling

In Ursula K. Le Guin's latest addition to the Hainish cycle, "The Telling," the technologically transformed planet Aka grapples with its lost heritage as citizens face strict monitoring and the erasure of their past. Official observer Sutty from Earth discovers a group of outcasts dedicated to preserving ancient beliefs and rituals, including the traditional religion known as the Telling. Drawn by their way of life, Sutty embarks on a sacred pilgrimage into the mountains, exploring not only the wilderness but also the depths of her own heart, mind, and soul.