A review by nincrony1
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous inspiring reflective medium-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

Ursula Le Guin’s first Earthasea book is still a joy. I first read it about 5 years ago and returning to it, with the intention of reading the entire series (I got to Atuan last time), is like seeing an old friend again. Guin’s prose is so crisp and sharp; I love that in such a short book, she fits in this feeling of deep history and this being a lived in universe. It’s direct in its approach; Ged’s journey is clear and understandable giving the book a universality. It might not be as viscerally exciting as modern fantasy but Guin’s approach is careful and delicate; Earthsea just feels so alive.