The Earthsea Quartet by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Earthsea Quartet

Earthsea Cycle #1-4

Ursula K. Le Guin

691 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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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 Archmage and helps the High Priestess Tenar escape from the labyrinth of darkness. But as t...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
reflective 53%
mysterious 47%
emotional 44%
hopeful 37%
dark 36%
inspiring 35%
challenging 20%
tense 16%
sad 14%
relaxing 10%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 31%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 29% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

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4.27

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