The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Farthest Shore

Earthsea Cycle #3

Ursula K. Le Guin

336 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Darkness threatens to overtake Earthsea. As the world and its wizards are losing their magic, Ged--powerful Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord--embarks on a sailing journey with highborn young prince, Arren. They travel far beyond the realm of death...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
reflective 49%
mysterious 46%
dark 41%
emotional 31%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 18%
tense 14%
challenging 13%
sad 9%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 29%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 23% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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