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Summary: Pretty good...
Review: but definitely not as good as Tolkien, Patricia McKillip, or Susan Cooper
Rating: 
Summary: Take the first chapter lightly.
Review: If it hadn't been for the first chapter, I would have given the book 4 stars.In the first chapter, indeed on the first page, the author choses to reveal the entire future history of the main character. I hate that. When I read it, I nearly threw the book across the room; why read it if I know what's going to happen (I know, lots of people don't care, but I'm not one of them)? After the first chapter, though, things get going, and really pick up as the chapters roll by. I give this book good marks for including a map (fairly common for the original publishing period, but something sadly lacking in most modern fantasies; removing a major component of believability). It also has a fabulous magic system. The primary drawback is that the author doesn't go into it broadly enough, despite the main character spending considerable time at a school for wizards. I've read it twice, and consider it to be fairly good.
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Summary: excellent reading
Review: It's sad that every work like this has to be held up to Tolkien for comparison; the Earthsea trilogy (excepting, of course, the fourth and much later book) is a great work in its own right. It seems works like this are less popular now, whereas writers like Terry Brooks and Robert Jordan, who've ripped off a good portion of their ideas from older works, are more popular.
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Summary: Great!
Review: This book is one of the best in the fantasy genre. Although no match for Tolkien, this series comes close. Anyone who says it is too complex is just to simple.
Rating: 
Summary: It STUNK!
Review: The book starts out kind of interesting, but then the plot grows so big and complex and just plain BORING! I would not reccomend this book to anyone.
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Summary: A lovely tale worth reading
Review: All I can say is that I wish my English teachers had "forced" me to read books of this sort when I was in school; it used to be that one had to read fantasy with a defensive attitude. I first read this book when I was nine, not because of any requirement, but because I wanted to. This book is thoughtful and full of a quiet beauty, reflecting not only the author's knowledge of anthropology but quite a lot of wisdom about humanity as well. If you like flashy sword-and-sorcery fantasies in the pulp tradition, this won't be for you; on the other hand, if you are in the mood for something that reaches beyond the normal smothering cliches, give it a whirl. No, it isn't Tolkien, but for heaven's sake, it's not even the same sort of story--can't compare Dickens to Dinesen, can you? And check out Ms. LeGuin's other works. Her short stories (Wind's Twelve Quarters, The Compass Rose, et.al) are intriguing. And remember, any book your English teacher "forces" you to read, unless it's a Harlequin romance, might just be worth a second glance...
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: This book may not be a lord of the rings clone, but it delivers. This fantasy is unique. Le Guin creates a believable world and wonderful characters. My only regret was finishing, thirsting for more. Her prose is artful and inspiring. One of the top five sci-fi/fantasy series of all time. Get this book, you won't regret it!
Rating: 
Summary: pah! this is nothing compared to tolkien
Review: this book has such a lack of imagery and a weak predictible plot that it dosen't compare to tolkien's masterpiece. it's storyline is long and drawnout for a simple plot as a wizard who chased his shadow. all i can say is if you want something to read this is it but if you want a good fantasy worth your time try tolkien, terry goodkind, or brian jaques.
Rating:
Summary: Surprisingly Good
Review: I'm 14, and unlike most, I wasn't forced to read it. My mom suggested it to me, and I must admit I had my doubts. In fact, the first two times I tried to read it, I only got through the first two pages. But when I finally put my mind to it and read the whole book, I loved it. Sparrowhawk reminds me much of myself, and I can see my friends and family in the other characters in the book. Trust me, this book is a lot better than some of the crap my 9th grade teachers made us read. I have read all the trilogy, but from the reviews of the 4th book I am not sure I want to read it and spoil my impression of this series.
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Summary: This was a great book and I thought it was LOT's of fun.
Review: This was an awesome book with lot's of mystical things.I liked all the magic that young Sparrowhawk got to learn.When he tried to outdo his rival he released the worst thing in the world ,his own arrogance. He went to learn wizardry from the best wizardry school in the world so he could defeat it.This is a world where names are powerful and useful.
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