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A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle, #1)

Ursula K. Le Guin

Start date: November 1, 2021

Finish date: November 30, 2021

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Nov 27, 2013 Natalie rated it liked it

Shelves: classics, fantasy

A solid fantasy book with magic and the coming of age of a proud wizard into a humble master.

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Dec 30, 2011 Douglas Beagley rated it it was amazing

Her spare language, and precise, almost historical style are not for everyone. This novel appears to be a young-adult coming-of-age fantasy story, and yet it does not hover on the main character's motivations and growth, almost seems to barely care about them at all. Instead, we see beauty, concepts, and adventure through the lens of a master of language and metaphor. A bit of Siddhartha going on, but didactic only upon reflection. This book is a poem.

One of the best books I've ever read. ...more

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Dec 28, 2009 Laura rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy, audio-books, read-2009

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Jun 02, 2012 Jenny rated it it was amazing

Ursula K. Le Guin didn't just imagine what a young wizard would be like and how he would learn his craft, she created a complete culture and a world that is almost like Earth at some time in the past, but not quite. Over 40 years later, this is still a well written book and a great story. ...more

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