The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Farthest Shore

Earthsea Cycle #3

Ursula K. Le Guin

223 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

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Description

Ged makes a difficult journey into the Shadow Kingdom of the dead to confront an evil mage who has upset the balance between life and death.

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Moods

adventurous 93%
reflective 49%
mysterious 46%
dark 41%
emotional 30%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 22%
tense 14%
challenging 13%
sad 10%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 23% | 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

4.02

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