The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Farthest Shore

Earthsea Cycle #3

Ursula K. Le Guin

223 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Ged makes a difficult journey into the Shadow Kingdom of the dead to confront an evil mage who has upset the balance between life and death.

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Moods

adventurous 93%
reflective 49%
mysterious 47%
dark 41%
emotional 31%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 18%
tense 15%
challenging 14%
sad 9%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 30%
fast 11%

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: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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