691 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140154276
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
As a young dragonlord, Ged, whose use-name is Sparrowhawk, is sent to the island of Roke to learn the true way of magic. A natural magician, Ged becomes an Archmage and helps the High Priestess Tenar escape from the labyrinth of darkness. But as t...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,154 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
mysterious 47%
emotional 46%
dark 38%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 38%
challenging 20%
tense 16%
sad 15%
relaxing 11%
lighthearted 6%
funny 5%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 28% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, MisogynyModerate
Violence, Animal death, RapeMinor
Body horror, Fatphobia, Sexual content691 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140154276
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
As a young dragonlord, Ged, whose use-name is Sparrowhawk, is sent to the island of Roke to learn the true way of magic. A natural magician, Ged becomes an Archmage and helps the High Priestess Tenar escape from the labyrinth of darkness. But as t...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,154 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
mysterious 47%
emotional 46%
dark 38%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 38%
challenging 20%
tense 16%
sad 15%
relaxing 11%
lighthearted 6%
funny 5%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 28% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, MisogynyModerate
Violence, Animal death, RapeMinor
Body horror, Fatphobia, Sexual content