William Walsh answers “Is it worth the read? What did you like...”

Miriam asked this question about A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle, #1):

Is it worth the read? What did you like and dislike about it the most?

William Walsh It is a well written novel with the following strong points:
a) her characters are complex and are confronted with choices with no easy answers;
b) her …moreIt is a well written novel with the following strong points:
a) her characters are complex and are confronted with choices with no easy answers;
b) her descriptive writing is unmatched in young adult fantasy;
c) she confronts difficult ethical choices and cultural collisions.

This is not her best work, but it is a quick read if you don't like it.(less)

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