691 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241956878
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 23 February 2012
Description
Ged is but a goatherd on the island of Gont when he comes by his strange powers over nature. Sent to the School of Wizards on Roke, he learns the true way of magic and proves himself a powerful magician. And it is as the Archmage Sparrowhawk th...
Community Reviews Summary of 911 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
mysterious 47%
emotional 41%
hopeful 35%
dark 34%
inspiring 34%
challenging 22%
sad 13%
tense 12%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 28% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, MisogynyModerate
Violence, Animal death, RapeMinor
Animal cruelty, Body horror, Drug abuse691 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241956878
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 23 February 2012
Description
Ged is but a goatherd on the island of Gont when he comes by his strange powers over nature. Sent to the School of Wizards on Roke, he learns the true way of magic and proves himself a powerful magician. And it is as the Archmage Sparrowhawk th...
Community Reviews Summary of 911 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
mysterious 47%
emotional 41%
hopeful 35%
dark 34%
inspiring 34%
challenging 22%
sad 13%
tense 12%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 28% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, MisogynyModerate
Violence, Animal death, RapeMinor
Animal cruelty, Body horror, Drug abuse