Reviews

The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin

ayodelepearce's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

3.75

mirandarin11's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

2.5

Unfortunately my least favourite Le Guin book. Characters are in an interesting spot and Ged is complicated by the narrative here, flaws more apparent than ever. However, the plot is frustratingly uncomplicated and resolves itself too neatly which lets down the character work.

brannonkrkhuang's review against another edition

3.0

Imagine you’re scared of dying, but you live in a magic world.

styo's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• 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

3.5

joshuaray's review against another edition

5.0

My favorite of the Earthsea books so far I think. Magic is seeping out of the world and those who practice it are slowly forgetting their powers. Ged, now Archmage and an old man, must find the source of this evil and care for the young ward who accompanies him on this great quest.

Great fun and exemplary of all of what makes Le Guin a wonderful author.

dishwaterpossum's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

I think I liked the second book better but it’s still sinking in. The theme of destructive greed resonates at this point in time. 

vermarktbar's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

gabrielrobartes's review against another edition

5.0

All too apt a book for someone in the throes of a mid-life crisis. I may not be ready yet to cede all power, retire to the forests of Gont and herd goats but perhaps I am beginning to imagine the attractions of such a moment, just a little.

tuxa's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.0

egmamaril's review against another edition

slow-paced

4.5

My favourite from the Earthsea series so far! The last 4 chapters are excellent.