The Other Wind by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Other Wind

Earthsea Cycle #6

Ursula K. Le Guin

246 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The wizard Alder comes from Roke to the island of Gont in search of the Archmage, Lord Sparrowhawk, once known as Ged. The man who was once the most powerful wizard in the Islands now lives with his wife Tenar and their adopted daughter Tehanu. Al...

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Moods

adventurous 79%
reflective 66%
emotional 50%
hopeful 48%
mysterious 31%
inspiring 28%
sad 19%
dark 17%
challenging 15%
relaxing 7%
tense 5%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 27%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 24% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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