The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Tombs of Atuan

Earthsea Cycle #2

Ursula K. Le Guin

203 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

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In this second novel in the Earthsea series, Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, and everything is taken from her—home, family, possessions, even her name. She is now known only as Arha, the Eaten One...

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Moods

adventurous 78%
dark 60%
mysterious 57%
reflective 38%
emotional 29%
hopeful 29%
tense 20%
inspiring 19%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 22%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13%

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4.14

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