The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Tombs of Atuan

Earthsea Cycle #2

Ursula K. Le Guin

184 pages • first pub 1970 (editions) user-added

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When young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away - home, family, possessions, even her name. For she is now Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan. While sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,145 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
dark 60%
mysterious 56%
reflective 37%
emotional 29%
hopeful 29%
tense 20%
inspiring 18%
challenging 10%
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: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.14

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