A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

A Wizard of Earthsea

Earthsea Cycle #1

Ursula K. Le Guin with Rob Inglis (Narrator)

7 hours, 17 minutes • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous medium-paced

Description

A boy grows to manhood while attempting to subdue the evil he unleashed on the world as an apprentice to the Master Wizard.

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Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 41%
reflective 35%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 19%
emotional 17%
tense 11%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 8%
relaxing 6%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 23%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.85

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