Gifts by Ursula K. Le Guin

Gifts

Annals of the Western Shore #1

Ursula K. Le Guin

286 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

Scattered among poor, desolate farms, the clans of the Uplands possess gifts. Wondrous gifts: the ability--with a glance, a gesture, a word--to summon animals, bring forth fire, move the land. Fearsome gifts: They can twist a limb, chain a mind, i...

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Moods

reflective 56%
emotional 47%
adventurous 43%
dark 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 41%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.68

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