The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Farthest Shore

Earthsea Cycle #3

Ursula K. Le Guin with Charles Vess (Illustrator)

320 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

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A young prince joins forces with a master wizard on a journey to discover a cause and remedy for the loss of magic in Earthsea. Darkness Threatens to overtake Earthsea. As the world and its wizards are losing their magic, Ged -- powerful Archmage,...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
reflective 49%
mysterious 46%
dark 41%
emotional 29%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 23%
challenging 13%
tense 13%
sad 11%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 22% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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