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A re-read. Actually, I’ve probably read the trilogy a couple of dozen times, but it’s been long enough that many of the elements felt fresh.
This time, looking at the book analytically, what struck me most:
First, whether it’s a natural resonance or a direct shaping, LeGuin has deeply affected the way I view the world, and my most deeply-held feelings of ethics. (Earthsea and LoTR were probably my most-read children’s books, and while Tolkien is glorious and wonderful, and gives the reader that se ...more
This time, looking at the book analytically, what struck me most:
First, whether it’s a natural resonance or a direct shaping, LeGuin has deeply affected the way I view the world, and my most deeply-held feelings of ethics. (Earthsea and LoTR were probably my most-read children’s books, and while Tolkien is glorious and wonderful, and gives the reader that se ...more
This very clearly reads like a classic.
If you are looking for a lot of hollywood action and a grimdark story, you are completely wrong here.
If you are looking for a slower book, that focuses on one boy and his way to become a wizzard, then this might be just the right book for you.
The writing style is fluent, and allows an easy entrence into this world.
I did like the characters, the world and especially the pet... ;)
I personally had a bit of a problem with the magic - I still have no idea what w ...more
If you are looking for a lot of hollywood action and a grimdark story, you are completely wrong here.
If you are looking for a slower book, that focuses on one boy and his way to become a wizzard, then this might be just the right book for you.
The writing style is fluent, and allows an easy entrence into this world.
I did like the characters, the world and especially the pet... ;)
I personally had a bit of a problem with the magic - I still have no idea what w ...more
This was a great classic-fantasy read. It has all the components of an epic quest - the main character setting out to right a terrible wrong and journeying through a beautifully built worldscape. I enjoyed it very much and looking forward to moving on with the series soon.
Apr 19, 2009
Patrick
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really liked it
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Apr 19, 2009
Patrick
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it was amazing
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Oct 15, 2010
Liviu
marked it as started_finish_later
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Mar 25, 2012
Doug
marked it as to-read
Jan 08, 2014
SharaLee Podolecki
marked it as to-read
Jun 22, 2014
Sidhe Prankster
marked it as to-read
Aug 10, 2015
Geoffrey
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Dec 22, 2015
Mindy
marked it as to-read
Jun 03, 2016
Marshall L'Amour
marked it as to-read
