holy crap, it was incredible. I can’t believe such a simple concept, the most “basic” good vs. evil, could be executed this well! Everything in this story was done so well it really elevated the storyline. The philosophy, the quest, the characters and setting!
Now, I fully understand why le Guin is so renowned. I can’t wait to dig more into her bibliography. I’ve already ordered the 2nd book in the Earthsea series.
Also, I have to mention, before reading A wizard of Earthsea, I finished The Painted Man by Peter V. Brett and the difference in quality between these two books… damn.
To everyone who’s been meaning to read le Guin books, go, do it now! I promise you won’t regret it.
by Ritosha_
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I mean there’s a *bit* more nuance than “basic good vs evil” going on there.
I’d also like to mention just how much happens and how much story gets told in a book that’s barely over novella length by modern standards, without ever feeling rushed or scanty. Every word is necessary.
My book club and I are reading the Earthsea series, and are currently on the last book, #6, The Other Wind. If you liked A Wizard of Earthsea, you’ve got a lot more amazing adventures ahead of you!