The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Tombs of Atuan

Earthsea Cycle #2

Ursula K. Le Guin

187 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

One of the Time 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All TimeThe Newbery Honor-winning second novel in the renowned Earthsea series from Ursula K. LeGuin gets a beautiful new repackage.In this second novel in the Earthsea series, Tenar is chosen as high prie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,844 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
dark 62%
mysterious 56%
reflective 38%
emotional 30%
hopeful 30%
tense 20%
inspiring 18%
challenging 12%
sad 11%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 29%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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