691 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140348033
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A superb four-part fantasy, comparable with the work of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, the "Earthsea" books follow the fortunes of the wizard Ged from his childhood to an age where magic is giving way to evil. As a young dragonlord, Ged, whose use-name i...
Community Reviews Summary of 894 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
mysterious 47%
emotional 41%
hopeful 35%
dark 34%
inspiring 33%
challenging 22%
sad 13%
tense 12%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | 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: 9%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: 9780140348033
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A superb four-part fantasy, comparable with the work of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, the "Earthsea" books follow the fortunes of the wizard Ged from his childhood to an age where magic is giving way to evil. As a young dragonlord, Ged, whose use-name i...
Community Reviews Summary of 894 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
mysterious 47%
emotional 41%
hopeful 35%
dark 34%
inspiring 33%
challenging 22%
sad 13%
tense 12%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | 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: 9%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