A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

A Wizard of Earthsea

Earthsea Cycle #1

Ursula K. Le Guin

251 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous medium-paced
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The first novel of Ursula K. Le Guin's must-read Earthsea Cycle. "The magic of Earthsea is primal; the lessons of Earthsea remain as potent, as wise, and as necessary as anyone could dream." (Neil Gaiman)Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, ...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 41%
reflective 36%
dark 21%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 21%
emotional 17%
tense 12%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 8%
relaxing 6%
sad 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 25%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.86

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