The Earthsea Quartet by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Earthsea Quartet

Earthsea Cycle #1-4

Ursula K. Le Guin

691 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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A superb four-part fantasy, comparable with the work of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, the "Earthsea" books follow the fortunes of the wizard Ged from his childhood to an age where magic is giving way to evil. As a young dragonlord, Ged, whose use-name i...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
reflective 53%
mysterious 47%
emotional 44%
hopeful 37%
dark 36%
inspiring 35%
challenging 20%
tense 16%
sad 14%
relaxing 10%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 31%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 29% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.27

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