391 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781842556313
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Publication date: 01 January 2007
Description
This is the final part of Le Guin's mesmerising 'Annals of the Western shore', that started with 'Gifts'. It is the tale of Gavir Barre of Roddmant and Orrec Caspro of Caspromant, two children with extraordinary powers.
Community Reviews Summary of 417 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
emotional 54%
challenging 29%
dark 29%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 29%
sad 25%
tense 20%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 39%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
BullyingModerate
Child death, Rape, SlaveryMinor
Death, Miscarriage, Kidnapping391 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781842556313
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Publication date: 01 January 2007
Description
This is the final part of Le Guin's mesmerising 'Annals of the Western shore', that started with 'Gifts'. It is the tale of Gavir Barre of Roddmant and Orrec Caspro of Caspromant, two children with extraordinary powers.
Community Reviews Summary of 417 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
emotional 54%
challenging 29%
dark 29%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 29%
sad 25%
tense 20%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 39%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
BullyingModerate
Child death, Rape, SlaveryMinor
Death, Miscarriage, Kidnapping