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A review by talonsontypewriters
Tehanu by Ursula K. Le Guin
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, and Grief
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Violence, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Xenophobia, and Blood
Child abuse is discussed semi-explicitly but never shown on-page; its aftermath, however, factors heavily into the characters and their dynamics. There are some instances of victim-blaming relating to this as well. Child rape by a family member is also mentioned. Though both are well into adulthood now, two characters who initially met when one was around 15 and the other's age was not stated enter into a romantic relationship.