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Can i read this book without reading the first 2 books?

Hannah You technically could -- each entry in the trilogy is an independent story. But they also take place chronologically and assume the reader is already …moreYou technically could -- each entry in the trilogy is an independent story. But they also take place chronologically and assume the reader is already familiar with the world as described in prior books, so it'll be more rewarding to read them in order. (less)

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Ursula Le Guin is known as the master (or Mistress) of metaphor. It took me some time to understand the metaphors in her writing but then when I did they were stark and obvious. What is the metaphorical meaning within book 3? I'm yet to see this clearly.

Mike

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Is it necessary to the overall story to read the last two books?

Ted Young Yes. While you could certainly stop after A Wizard of Earthsea and have read a fine novel that can stand by itself, you wouldn't have the complete sto…moreYes. While you could certainly stop after A Wizard of Earthsea and have read a fine novel that can stand by itself, you wouldn't have the complete story. The next two books both deal with Ged's journeys and are a further exploration of Earthsea.(less)

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