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A Wizard of Earthsea
A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle, #1)
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S.C.
May 04, 2017 rated it liked it
This book was pretty entertaining. It followed many of the familiar archetypal fantasy motifs one is used to: coming of age/hero's journey story with a wise mentor etc. I love the use of familiar archetypes in stories because they are universal and remain effective and entertaining in everything. I read this book as a comparison to Harry Potter in university as it follows many similar patterns. If you enjoy classic fantasy and novels such as Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, this book, and its ...more
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