![]() ![]() Ged’s enduring problem throughout the book is himself. light, knowledge not immediately equating to wisdom, and more. This is the tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death’s threshold to restore the balance.įacing trials, recognizing the darkness in oneself, darkness vs. Hungry for power and knowledge, Sparrowhawk tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. Ged, the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, was called Sparrowhawk in his reckless youth. ![]() I definitely recommend this enchanting fantasy for it’s character development and outstanding prose. ![]() Like many classics, you can’t rush the reading but should take the time to savor the words. Be prepared going in because if the reading palatte you’ve developed is more accustomed to thrillers-fast dialogue and punchy action-then this book will feel boring. This story is smaller, and the telling is slow and highly introspective, as if someone sat a long time in silence pondering before saying anything. ![]() This book is considered by many to be a classic fantasy, and it is but don’t go comparing it to the massive dramas of other authors like Tolkein. Read this book for the prose, for the quality of the literature, and Le Guin’s mastery over language and imagination. Conditional Recommendation: A gifted young wizard journeys to restore the balance after releasing an evil shadow into the world. ![]()
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