The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Farthest Shore

Earthsea Cycle #3

Ursula K. Le Guin

259 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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DARKNESS THREATENS to overtake Earthsea. As the world and its wizards are losing their magic, Ged -- powerful Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord -- embarks on a sailing journey with highborn young prince, Arren. They travel far beyond the realm of d...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
reflective 49%
mysterious 47%
dark 41%
emotional 29%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 22%
challenging 13%
tense 13%
sad 10%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 22% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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