Stephanie M. (saturnine13) reviewed on + 25 more book reviews
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The fourth Earthsea book, taking place after the original trilogy (A Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atuan, and The Farthest Shore).
This book centers around Tenar, the Eaten One from The Tombs of Atuan. Now a middle aged widow, she takes an abused girl with mysterious potential powers, named Tehanu, under her care. Ged, the hero of the original trilogy, also figures in the story, though he is much changed by the events of the third book.
The book has a melancholy, middle-aged feel -- Earthsea is changing, the heroes are growing old. This book is longer and more mature than the early series, reflecting its much later composition. Very feminist vibe to it. Suitable for children, but I think it's more for fans of the Earthsea books who are a little more grown up now, and want to see 'what happened next.'
This book centers around Tenar, the Eaten One from The Tombs of Atuan. Now a middle aged widow, she takes an abused girl with mysterious potential powers, named Tehanu, under her care. Ged, the hero of the original trilogy, also figures in the story, though he is much changed by the events of the third book.
The book has a melancholy, middle-aged feel -- Earthsea is changing, the heroes are growing old. This book is longer and more mature than the early series, reflecting its much later composition. Very feminist vibe to it. Suitable for children, but I think it's more for fans of the Earthsea books who are a little more grown up now, and want to see 'what happened next.'
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