Tehanu by Ursula K. Le Guin

Tehanu

Earthsea Cycle #4

Ursula K. Le Guin

252 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Years ago, they had escaped together from the sinister Tombs of Atuan—she, an isolated young priestess; he, a powerful wizard. Now she is a farmer's widow, having chosen for herself the simple pleasures of an ordinary life. And he is a broken old ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,377 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 64%
dark 51%
adventurous 41%
hopeful 29%
mysterious 25%
sad 24%
challenging 23%
tense 22%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 38%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.11

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