Gifts by 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 57%
emotional 51%
adventurous 48%
mysterious 32%
dark 30%
sad 26%
hopeful 14%
tense 12%
inspiring 11%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 39%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

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3.68

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