The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Farthest Shore

Earthsea Cycle #3

Ursula K. Le Guin

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

259 pages | first published 1972

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DARKNESS THREATENS to overtake Earthsea. As the world and its wizards are losing their magic, Ged -- powerful Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord -- embarks on a sailing journey with highborn young prince, Arren. They travel far beyond the realm of d...
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Moods

adventurous 94%
reflective 47%
mysterious 45%
dark 41%
emotional 31%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 18%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
sad 9%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 30%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 23% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

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4.02

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