A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

A Wizard of Earthsea

Earthsea Cycle #1

Ursula K. Le Guin

251 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous medium-paced

Description

Originally published in 1968, Ursula K. Le Guin's A Wizard of Earthsea marks the first of the six now beloved Earthsea titles. Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 41%
reflective 35%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 19%
emotional 16%
tense 11%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 8%
relaxing 5%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 23%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

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