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Orrec is born into a Gifted family in the Uplands. Although his family controls a fey and unsettling Gift, they are nevertheless barely able to eke out a life from their sparse and rocky land. The Gifted families raid each other for the few resources that remain: livestock, wood, serfs. Cut off from the rest of the world by a combination of shunning and pride, the people of the Uplands grow more stunted and inbred with every generation.
Unable to find a wife among his own people, Orrec's father ...more
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9/10
A coming-of-age story complicated by mysterious “gifts” and clan politics. As in her Earthsea books, Le Guin explores deep themes under the guise of a seemingly simple and straightforward story.
A coming-of-age story complicated by mysterious “gifts” and clan politics. As in her Earthsea books, Le Guin explores deep themes under the guise of a seemingly simple and straightforward story.
Jul 31, 2015
Sarah
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Lovely. Great world-building, clear prose, strong, believable characters with their own motivations. I'm glad I have the other two on my shelf now that I've finally gotten around to reading this trilogy.
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Jul 11, 2017
Bill
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A delightful fairy tale made of fairy tales with a message. Le Guin's prose soars.
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A good young adult story, not a lot of violence. LeGuin's writing is always so easy to read.
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This book started slow, but it is well written with a beautiful story.
Lexile 830L
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 9.0
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 9.0
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