The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Tombs of Atuan

Earthsea Cycle #2

Ursula K. Le Guin with Aysha Kala (Narrator)

5 hours, 41 minutes • 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.In this second novel in the Earthsea series, Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and namele...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,835 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
dark 60%
mysterious 56%
reflective 37%
emotional 30%
hopeful 29%
tense 20%
inspiring 19%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 22%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.14

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