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 emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In this beautifully crafted yet darkly compelling fantasy, Le Guin writes of the cruelty of power and how hard it is to grow up in a world in which each person has a magical, dangerous gift.

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Moods

reflective 58%
emotional 51%
adventurous 50%
mysterious 28%
dark 26%
sad 26%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 11%
tense 10%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 37%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.69

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