A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

A Wizard of Earthsea

Earthsea Cycle #1

Ursula K. Le Guin

183 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous medium-paced

Description

Ged, the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, was called Sparrowhawk in his reckless youth. Hungry for power and knowledge, Sparrowhawk tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tale of his testing, how...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17,331 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 41%
reflective 35%
dark 21%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 19%
emotional 16%
tense 11%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 8%
relaxing 5%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 19% | 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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