The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Tombs of Atuan

Earthsea Cycle #2

Ursula K. Le Guin

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

192 pages | first published 1970

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One of the Time 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All Time The 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 name...
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Moods

adventurous 76%
dark 61%
mysterious 56%
reflective 38%
emotional 30%
hopeful 30%
tense 20%
inspiring 18%
challenging 12%
sad 11%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 29%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

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4.13

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