The Earthsea Quartet by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Earthsea Quartet

Earthsea Cycle #1-4

Ursula K. Le Guin

691 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious reflective

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 910 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
reflective 55%
mysterious 47%
emotional 41%
hopeful 35%
dark 34%
inspiring 34%
challenging 22%
sad 13%
tense 12%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 28% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.24

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