A review by zenwar
Tehanu by Ursula K. Le Guin

challenging emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Earthsea books have been a staple of my reading life. I have read them all many times, and Tehanu has typically been a challenge for me, because it shifts the focus and alters the recipe for what a “hero story” can be. It’s now one of my favorites. I have come to love Tenar and her story.