The Other Wind by Ursula K. Le Guin

311 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The sorcerer Alder fears sleep. The dead are pulling him to them at night. Through him they may free themselves and invade Earthsea. Alder seeks advice from Ged, once Archmage. Ged tells him to go to Tenar, Tehanu, and the young king at Havnor. Th...

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Moods

adventurous 79%
reflective 64%
emotional 50%
hopeful 48%
inspiring 31%
mysterious 29%
sad 17%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 24% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.18

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