Cameron Kobes
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I read the first four of the Earthsea Cycle and then started 'The Other Wind' because I assumed that 'Tales From Earthsea' was separate from the narrative of the rest of the series (set in the same world, but not with the same characters and sequence of events). Is this an accurate assumption, or do I need to read 'Tales From Earthsea' in order to understand 'The Other Wind'?
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Dan'l
The Other Wind will stand on its own if you have read the four novels. I would recommend however reading the novella, "Dragonfly", included in these Tales, before reading The Other Wind, if one wishes to enjoy Irian's story as thoroughly as possible. Events in The Other Wind "spoil" a major plot-point for "Dragonfly".
Adam Omidpanah
You don't need to read Tales. The last short story in Tales introduces a character who plays a pivotal role in TOW, but TOW does an adequate job summarizing the events. I found Tales tremendously enjoyable, and an interesting choice as an interlude before continuing the narrative of Sparrowhawk.
Wajiha Afaq
Can I read this before reading the other four books of the series?
The Boy Bands Have Won
Actually, in the introduction, Le Guin indicates that this must be read as the 5th book of the series, before The other wind.
This said, you will be able to understand The other wind even if you skip this, but I think one should always follow how an author intended their books to be read.
This said, you will be able to understand The other wind even if you skip this, but I think one should always follow how an author intended their books to be read.
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