A review by thesuperiorlot
The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

BEAUTIFUL. Le Guin‘s books somehow always find me when I need them most, with her impactful themes and messages always striking at the right time.

Love the section with the Children of the Open Sea. Excellent worldbuilding. The theme of death being necessary for life was also explored in such a way that I’m still thinking about it. Actually cried a bit when the end of Ged‘s story was reached, and how he came full circle back to Gont without magery.

Really amazing prose that’s also very succinct.