Earthsea: The First Four Books by Ursula K. Le Guin

Earthsea: The First Four Books

Earthsea Cycle #1-4

Ursula K. Le Guin

691 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious reflective

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 911 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
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

medium 58%
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

4.24

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