Reviews

Tehanu by Ursula K. Le Guin

trnolan's review against another edition

3.0

An unusual fantasy story that usually isn't told. Focusing on two heroes in old age after losing power is a bold choice that doesn't come to fruition until the end. The action is a bit too plodding early on which detracts from the point that Le Guin was going for. Similar to how I feel about most of Earthsea in that it is a great idea with only so-so execution.

crko's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Alongside The Other Wind this was definitely my favourite part of the Eartsea cycle!

fluffyanka's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

4.5

tbhullar's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

4.0

kathrinpassig's review against another edition

4.0

Ich fand die Titel dieses Earthsea-Zyklus bisher immer zu abschreckend. Es war aber sehr okay, also drei Sterne für die überschaubare Handlung, aber vier, weil ich die Gesamtsituation mochte. Die Hauptfigur ist eine mittelalte Frau, die offenbar (in den ersten drei Bänden) ruhmreiche Dinge getan hat, aber jetzt nur noch ihre Ruhe haben will, und schon das ist selten und sympathisch. Auch sehr gut: An einer Stelle wird prophezeit, dass eine Frau auf einer bestimmten Insel die Lösung eines wichtigen Problems sein wird, und es gibt drei Personen, die dafür in Frage kommen. Drei! (Und alle drei sind extrem unheldenhaft).

_loveclubj's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

my favorite of the series so far <3

vishvrangi's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

mattryansol's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

hjswinford's review against another edition

5.0

This is hands-down my favorite installment in the Earthsea Cycle. This story sees the world of Earthsea through the lens of the poor, the elderly, the women, the downtrodden. Even Ged, who was once the mighty heroic mage, comes into the story broken and lost. This story looks at another side of Earthsea. It was powerful and heart-wrenching. If you are misogynistic, however, you will probably not like it as it does not fulfill any male power fantasies. Buh-bye.

kylenobles's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective 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? Yes

3.5