Tehanu by Ursula K. Le Guin

320 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy young adult dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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Years ago, they had escaped together from the sinister Tombs of Atuan—she, an isolated young priestess; he, a powerful wizard. Now she is a farmer's widow, having chosen for herself the simple pleasures of an ordinary life. And he is a broken old ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,407 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 66%
dark 53%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 28%
challenging 27%
sad 27%
mysterious 25%
tense 22%
inspiring 19%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 44%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.12

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