The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Tombs of Atuan

Earthsea Cycle #2

Ursula K. Le Guin with Charles Vess (Illustrator)

197 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

When young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away - home, family, possessions, even her name. For she is now Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan. While sh...

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Moods

adventurous 76%
dark 61%
mysterious 55%
reflective 37%
emotional 30%
hopeful 30%
tense 19%
inspiring 17%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 26%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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