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

Earthsea: The First Four Books

Earthsea Cycle #1-4

Ursula K. Le Guin

fiction classics fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious reflective

912 pages | first published 1984

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One of the classic works of fantasy by renowned writer of the genre, Ursula K. Le Guin. 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 Arc...
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Summary of 868 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
reflective 56%
mysterious 48%
emotional 40%
dark 35%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 34%
challenging 23%
sad 14%
tense 13%
relaxing 8%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | 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: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

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4.23

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