Reviews

The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin

iarinas's review against another edition

4.0

Slow-paced but atmospheric fantasy. 

Loved the portrayal of slow development of insanity in the face of isolation, and I once again love how grave the consequences of using certain types of magic are. 

acuteangles's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

fluffyanka's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

3.25

twsnyder08's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

bigpoppaj919's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

4.5

mattryansol's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

hjswinford's review against another edition

4.0

Very enjoyable overall journey. I loved the worldbuilding in this book, though Arren was a less compelling character than others in the series so far. Still greatly enjoyed the book.

pamjohnson01's review against another edition

adventurous reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

Re-read it. Old favorite.

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.