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A review by elizlizabeth
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Someone recommended me to start my LeGuin journey and I can see why, the writing is precise and quick paced, and the plot although simple it's engaging. I love the world building on all of Ursula's books and this wasn't an exception.
It was so easy to root for the characters, flaws and all. Especially grateful that they are flawed on the first place because often one assumes children's books must be clear cut between good/evil but this shows that one can in fact tell a story where characters are not necessarily born with goodness but strive to be better. Which ultimately is such a much better message to give to kids.
It was so easy to root for the characters, flaws and all. Especially grateful that they are flawed on the first place because often one assumes children's books must be clear cut between good/evil but this shows that one can in fact tell a story where characters are not necessarily born with goodness but strive to be better. Which ultimately is such a much better message to give to kids.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Minor: Confinement and War