Gifts by Ursula K. Le Guin

Gifts

Annals of the Western Shore #1

Ursula K. Le Guin

286 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced
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Scattered among poor, desolate farms, the clans of the Uplands possess gifts. Wondrous gifts: the ability--with a glance, a gesture, a word--to summon animals, bring forth fire, move the land. Fearsome gifts: They can twist a limb, chain a mind, i...

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Moods

reflective 59%
emotional 51%
adventurous 48%
dark 30%
mysterious 30%
sad 25%
hopeful 13%
tense 12%
inspiring 11%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 37%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.67

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