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Summary: An original, interesting twist to fantasy -Ashleigh L.
Review: The book "A Wizard of Earth Sea" has without a doubt earned at least 4 stars. I thought Le Guin's approach on the power of names an interesting and creative idea. The book is not very slow pace and doesn't doddle too much with lengthy conversations, jumping straight to the point in a satisfying, descriptive way. Had I not read Tolkein's "Lord of The Rings" trilogy, this novel would have received 5 stars. I found the two worlds to be comparable in some ways, yet very different in others. Le Guin's fantasy world isn't quite as glorious as Middle Earth, rather a little more harsh, giving it some edge. I had high expectations after finishing that trilogy in which this novel fulfilled. Overall a good book fit for fantasy lovers and non-lovers alike.
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Summary: Finally, a decent fantasy writer besides Tolkien!
Review: After trying to read--and usually failing to finish--the books of Terry Brooks, Robert Jordan, etc., I've finally found a fantasy book that doesn't disappoint in terms of both plot and writing quality. Those familiar with the fantasy genre probably came across the Earthsea books via recommendation. Others, like myself, had known Ms. LeGuin's name from literary sources (Ms. LeGuin has had her stories selected for inclusion in the prestigious, annual Best American Short Stories series). Like Tolkien, LeGuin is a writer first and foremost; and the fact that she has decided to apply her skill to both Science Fiction and Fantasy is a godsend to us the readers.
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Summary: The best book!!!!!!!
Review: You must read this book if you have it and if you don't buy it now!! This is the best book I've ever read. It's FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: AN AWESOME AUTHOR (AFTER I DID THE PROJECT)
Review: Mr. Harrington gave us this I search project to do so at the last minute I did it. It involved reading 3 books by an author on a specific list. He recommended Ursula LeGuin. So I gave her a try. First I read The Word For World is Forest, a book about an alien people trying to release themselves from the oppression the humans from Earth are inflicting on them. Then I read The Eye of the Heron, an amazing book. It starts out telling you about a group of convicts sent to Victoria, the new planet. Then the peace loving people are sent there because there is no room for them on Earth. The peace loving people are oppressed by the descendants of the convicts and are forced to release themselves by civil disobedience (yes I know you've heard of it). Well anyway, back to A Wizard of Earthsea. This book was imaginative and overall a pretty good book. I'm sorry, I haven't read The Lord of the Rings by Tolkien, so I can't compare. Well here I am finishing up the I search at 3:00 in the morning on the day it's due. Wish me luck (for an A).
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Summary: I highly reccomend this book to anyone!
Review: First of all, I want to say that I could never do a review good enough to do justice to this book. I read this book and fell in love with it and it's characters. I couldn't put this book down. If you want to spend all night turning pages, get the Earthsea Series.
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Summary: The book can be enjoyed by non-fantasy lovers as well
Review: I was forced to read this novel for a critical theory on literature class and I was not thrilled at first. It took a little getting used to with all the foreign places and names, but Le Guin is an excellent writer and really makes you believe what is going on. I am not a big fan of fantasy, but I really enjoyed this book.
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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS IVE READ!
Review: I think this book is wonderful, and I look forward to reading the next 3 books.
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Summary: a new look on fantasy
Review: after reading a lot of dragonlance and tolkien, earthsea was a whole new look on fantasy. one of my favorite subjects in fantasy is magic, and in the earthsea series i found a new, much more realistic side to it. the bookis written in children-style but for those who look deeper into it, it reveals deep and sofesticated messages. the power of words is shown here as a magical power which controls the things in the world of earthsea, when in our reality it is quite close to that as words can be a very powerfull thing in comunication with other beings. there are more of these thoughts buried deep or shallow in the series and in this book there maybe are more than in the others. therefore i dare put Orsula K. Le-Guin on one plain with J.R.R Tolkien which, untill now, i thought the best fantasy writer. tolkien's greatness was in his language and sofesticated details, le-Guin's is in the messages behind the story itself which is nevertheless an interesting, mystical adventure which anyone will doubtless enjoy.it's a great loss that the series wasn't as detailed as tolkiens novels, i sure would like to know much more of the ancient language(especialy the runes), and the customs of earthsea... our loss.
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Summary: How an ignorant rustic boy becomes his world's wisest wizard
Review: LeGuin creates a completely believable world reminiscient of the days when Viking pirates plundered European settlements. Earthsea is an archipelago of small and large islands, ruled by island kings threatened by seagoing marauders and the occasional dragon. It is a region still subject to the creative power which formed the islands out of the sea and still endows a few of its inhabitants with some degree of magical power. From amongst these some are drawn to train as fully fledged wizards on the island of Roke so as to serve the island kings or attend to woes of the island people. Into this world the young rustic boy Ged is born with exceptional powers which after their initial wonder and excitement prove more of a burden to him and serve instead to separate him from his family and people. LeGuin writes an intriguing tale of the loneliness of power and the terrible consequences of our actions, even if it is unintentional or well-meaning. LeGuin demonstrates clearly that she is one of the few writers who appreciates that power even of the magical kind has its own rules and limitations which may set us on a path which taxes us to our limits and may deprive of us of life's simpler pleasures and the gift of peace of mind. And so Ged discovers that simple pranks when dabbling in magic have fateful consequences which pursue him to the ends of his world and that a wizard is not the master of his world but very much its servant with his hands not only full but tied. Why and how is explained carefully and ingeniously through the course of the three novels, teaching us why magicians deserve our respect and our pity. But LeGuin can be merciful and Ged's lonely life finds unexpected peace and comfort in the concluding novel Tehanu.
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Summary: The wizard of Earthsea is entertaining and very good!!!
Review: The Wizard of Earthsea is some thing you have to read if you like wizards,dragons,and pure adventure. It's about a young boy who sets off with a wizard to teach him the ways of a worlock and ot find his power,strength,and capbility..
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