9.84k reviews for:

A Wizard of Earthsea

Ursula K. Le Guin

3.89 AVERAGE

aninfiniteweirdo's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous hopeful reflective medium-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jordanw's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

bigcephalopod's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

caragolet's review against another edition

4.0

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«Aquell que vol ser mestre de la mar ha de saber el nom veritable de cada gota d'aigua de l'oceà»

katebakergm's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This is my first time reading the Earthsea series. I really liked the worldbuilding in this book. 

ferrerister's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

livinlavidalori's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 25%

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switched to audio

kbelcher1992's review against another edition

3.0

slow-paced

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 I had mixed feelings about A Wizard of Earthsea. I enjoyed some of the buildup with the main character, even though his early brashness, temper, and ego were definitely frustrating. I also liked some of Ged’s friendships, which felt genuinely warm and meaningful. However, the story often felt meandering, and the ending landed a bit flat for me. This world and character had the potential to be fascinating, but it ultimately felt a little lackluster. I suspect the book leans more toward the philosophical, though in a subtle, understated way. If you know that going in and are fine with the premise, it might work for you—otherwise, I think it’s one you could easily skip. 

raemii's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

meganlovespancakes's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes