isabellarobinson7's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: 3.5 stars
So I've been in a bit of a reading slump lately, so I ended up neglecting Goodreads pretty much entirely (oops). But yes, I did finish this book, this bind up of The Earthsea Trilogy, and quite enjoyed it. The first story/novel/book was the weakest for me, and read like more of a separate story than books two and three, which flowed together well. Continuing on (well, finishing off is perhaps more accurate, as I've now read 3 of 6 in the series) in Earthsea may be a possibility for me, but I also may check more of Le Guin's sci fi out. The Lathe of Heaven was heavily reminiscent of the golden era of the genre, (though it was arguably published in its final years and therefore technically can be included in discussions of the time period) an era populated by masters like Asimov, Heinlein, (Phillip K.) Dick, Crichton and all those geniuses, and I am interested to see what more she has to offer.
So I've been in a bit of a reading slump lately, so I ended up neglecting Goodreads pretty much entirely (oops). But yes, I did finish this book, this bind up of The Earthsea Trilogy, and quite enjoyed it. The first story/novel/book was the weakest for me, and read like more of a separate story than books two and three, which flowed together well. Continuing on (well, finishing off is perhaps more accurate, as I've now read 3 of 6 in the series) in Earthsea may be a possibility for me, but I also may check more of Le Guin's sci fi out. The Lathe of Heaven was heavily reminiscent of the golden era of the genre, (though it was arguably published in its final years and therefore technically can be included in discussions of the time period) an era populated by masters like Asimov, Heinlein, (Phillip K.) Dick, Crichton and all those geniuses, and I am interested to see what more she has to offer.
skyring's review against another edition
5.0
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georginadaw's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nerwen's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
myzanm's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my long time favorites. I don’t know how many times I’ve re-read it over the years, but there has been plenty...
There’s a lot of nostalgia surrounding this book. It was the first book I bought with my own money and the first book I bought at the annual book sale. I was only 10 at the time and actually had my mind set on something else entirely. What that was, I can’t remember anymore, but next to that was a pile of blue bricks.... I remember wondering why they had put adult books among the children’s / teen’s books. I picked it up, turned to the back... and was hooked...
I still have that exact copy, dust jacket in place. A bit ragged and well used but oh so loved. During my year living in London I wandered in to a bookstore on the hunt for something to read and walked out with my first English copy. It somewhat eased my homesickness.
It was THE book I packed when getting ready for the birth of my first child and it has always been one of the first books to find its way up in the bookcase after a move. (All five copies of it...)
It was the book that opened the door to my passionate love for fantasy books, paving the way for Tolkien...
So yes, there’s a lot of nostalgia and feelings connected to this book. I will not even try to be objective. This is a book always present in my classroom and I try to entice my students to pick it up. It’s one of those books you just wants everyone else to love. I even made my husband read it before we married...
In short;
I love it!!!
Read it!!!
There’s a lot of nostalgia surrounding this book. It was the first book I bought with my own money and the first book I bought at the annual book sale. I was only 10 at the time and actually had my mind set on something else entirely. What that was, I can’t remember anymore, but next to that was a pile of blue bricks.... I remember wondering why they had put adult books among the children’s / teen’s books. I picked it up, turned to the back... and was hooked...
I still have that exact copy, dust jacket in place. A bit ragged and well used but oh so loved. During my year living in London I wandered in to a bookstore on the hunt for something to read and walked out with my first English copy. It somewhat eased my homesickness.
It was THE book I packed when getting ready for the birth of my first child and it has always been one of the first books to find its way up in the bookcase after a move. (All five copies of it...)
It was the book that opened the door to my passionate love for fantasy books, paving the way for Tolkien...
So yes, there’s a lot of nostalgia and feelings connected to this book. I will not even try to be objective. This is a book always present in my classroom and I try to entice my students to pick it up. It’s one of those books you just wants everyone else to love. I even made my husband read it before we married...
In short;
I love it!!!
Read it!!!
lrpfalz's review against another edition
5.0
Totally not what I was expecting plot-wise but a definite must-read for any fantasy lover! Sorcerers, dragons, curses, and journeys to far-off places - what's not to love? There are three books in this, and they all center around one character with a really awesome name: Sparrowhawk. It goes through from his earliest beginnings to his most legendary feats as a wizard, and let me tell you, Le Guin packs a whole lot of wisdom in these three books, and on topics of all kinds. It somewhat reminded me of Tolkiens works because of her vivid descriptions of the world and all the places they visit, but it's also wholly new, in a world filled with islands instead of continents, where magic is interwoven into daily life. All in all, while it was published waaaay before tiktok and will probably never make its way there, it's definitely worth your time, unlike some of the books on there.
vontoutcourt's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.75
claire_hell's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0