The Tombs of Atuan
The Second Book of Earthsea
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Aysha Kala
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In this second novel in the Earthsea series, Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, and everything is taken from her - home, family, possessions, even her name. She is now known only as Arha, the Eaten One, and guards the shadowy, labyrinthine Tombs of Atuan.
Then a wizard, Ged Sparrowhawk, comes to steal the tombs' greatest hidden treasure, the Ring of Erreth-Akbe. Tenar's duty is to protect the ring, but Ged possesses the light of magic and tales of a world that Tenar has never known. Will Tenar risk everything to escape from the darkness that has become her domain?
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"[This] trilogy made me look at the world in a new way, imbued everything with a magic that was so much deeper than the magic I'd encountered before then. This was a magic of words, a magic of true speaking." (Neil Gaiman)
"Drink this magic up. Drown in it. Dream it." (David Mitchell)
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- Tony
- 09-09-21
loved it
a satisfyingly complete story, no bits left dangling, no awkward bits glossed over. Aysha Kala's narration is excellent and a pleasure to listen to.
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- Greg Walker
- 28-07-21
superb
excellent in every department! Cant get tge next one soon enough Better naration thsn the first book!
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- Ashley
- 17-07-23
Great story, well told
The story is a classic; poised and masterly. Leaving a lot up to the reader to consider and ponder on. The narrator was great - captured the main character’s complex motives beautifully.
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- ncinci
- 29-10-19
I love Le Guin - the voice just didn't fit to me.
I love Le Guin and have read the Earthsea series many times. The readers voice when in the characters of the Priestess and Wizard just didn't fit to me -but as a narrator she did build atmosphere.
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- Nick
- 03-01-21
Absolutely wonderful
Really loved revisiting this after such a long time! Even better than I remember it!
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- Oma
- 08-03-24
surely one of the best books ever written
reading as an adult new to this series I found this in line with the quality of Le Guin's books for older readers in its understanding and painting of real people with deep, deep emotions, within a setting that is brimming with gothic horror, old powers and the use and misuse of power and myth... a testament to the entire craft of writing
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- Leelo
- 16-03-20
Left wanting more. So glad there's more books
So glad Ive found the Earthsea series. Loveable characters and great storyline thats left me wanting the next book.
All of my credits are reserved for the next few months.
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- Alex
- 06-05-20
Good
The story a little slow to get started but the narrating is very well executed!
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- Frank Blakemore
- 08-05-22
Excellent
Captivating story nicely read. I like the change in narrator from the previous book to reflect the change in main protagonist.
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- A. Bolton
- 29-02-24
Beautiful narrative
Sympathetic and delightful performance of a wonderful book. It’s necessary to fully understand the Earthsea world.
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