Gifts by Ursula K. Le Guin

7 hours, 5 minutes first pub 2004 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced
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Gifts by Ursula K. Le Guin is a captivating read for young adult readers who are drawn to stories of self-discovery, the complexities of power, and the struggle to control one's own destiny, set against a richly imagined backdrop of magic and adventure.

Description

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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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 1,748 reviews

Moods

reflective: 63%

emotional: 55%

adventurous: 46%

dark: 29%

mysterious: 29%

sad: 22%

hopeful: 14%

tense: 12%

inspiring: 11%

challenging: 10%

relaxing: 5%

lighthearted: 4%

funny: 1%


Pace

16% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
59% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

84% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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