Reviews

The Earthsea Trilogy by Ursula K. Le Guin

fizzboz's review

adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I really enjoyed this book. The characters exhibit a lot of growth and I like the ideas of balance, darkness of man, etc that Le Guin explores. She makes the scenes vivid and beautiful through her dedication to description. This as well as the philosophical passages in the final story made it an uplifting read.

One criticism is that I occasionally found the descriptive content excessive and it took away from the tension and sense of direction of the plot.

meret_ge's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, wonderful fantasy. 

the epilogues by Le Guin are the cherry on top. 

unfoundation's review

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Classic and masterfully crafted fantasy. You can tell that it is inspirational for so many later stories. I found it tough going at times to get through but it is undeniably well written, poetic at times. Ged’s develops through the books, and his companions are interesting as well, but it is undeniably the world that is the star. The history and magic are well crafted and deep.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death

zizi_reads's review

adventurous inspiring fast-paced

5.0

now I need to read everything she has ever written 

amphelise's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

alex3_carr3's review

5.0

Short intricate wonderful fantasy.

noahsterba's review

4.0

4.5

creepieandsquirrel's review against another edition

adventurous reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I read the first book when I was a child and had always wanted to read the others. I'm glad I did. 

drusebookparty's review against another edition

5.0

LITERARY STAPLE. I insist.

tim_hollo's review

5.0

Among my favourite books asa kid, the Earthsea Trilogy introduced me to the joys of beautifully crafted storytelling. Le Guin remains probably my favourite author.