Reviews

The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin

marymayne's review against another edition

5.0

Number 1 - dont read the goodreads blurb it has spoilers.

Wow, I LOVED this book. It's been a long time since a book has made me feel so immersed and invested. Honestly one of the best books I've read as an adult.

I couldn't see where Ged's story would go after A Wizard of Earthsea, and was certainly not expecting this story when I started! But it is a perfect continuation of his story, and introduces a new character who I was so rooting for. The Tombs were so spooky and I love some ancient cult vibes.

Ursula K. Le Guin was a genius, I can't believe these books aren't more widely known to people of my generation.

robrogan's review against another edition

3.0

Felt like it could have been a side-story but maybe that’s just my poor attention span talking. Interesting setup for the gradual build of this new fantasy universe. Without spoiling anything I think it’s worth reading but probably only the second half of the book is necessary

sushigremlin's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

suddenlyjamie's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.75

lionthebrian's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

5.0

dantespeak's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

krystaldelusion's review against another edition

adventurous

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

sunfish03's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

I love the earthsea books! They're fast paced and easy to read, but simultaneously so rich with depth and meaning. This story was mysterious and dark and intriguing. Fantasy is best when it reflects our own world back at us and Le Guin's way of accomplishing this is so unique and marvelous 

cheerfulstate's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

rachelasteen's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.5