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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 1,453 reviews
Moods
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
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, Child abuseModerate
Violence, Fire/Fire injury, RapeMinor
Sexual content, Body horror, Abandonment691 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 1,453 reviews
Moods
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
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%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, Child abuseModerate
Violence, Fire/Fire injury, RapeMinor
Sexual content, Body horror, Abandonment