The Earthsea Quartet - The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Earthsea Quartet - The Farthest Shore

Earthsea Cycle #1-4

Ursula K. Le Guin

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fiction classics fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious reflective

177 pages | first published 1984

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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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Summary of 874 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
reflective 56%
mysterious 47%
emotional 41%
hopeful 36%
dark 35%
inspiring 33%
challenging 23%
sad 14%
tense 13%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 29%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 29% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.24

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