Gifts
Gifts
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Upland • Fantasy World
2006
YA
12+ years
830L
Super Short Summary
In Ursula K. Le Guin's Gifts, a young individual named Orrec, living in the Uplands, navigates the inherited magical abilities of his people. As Orrec grapples with the ethical implications of his family's destructive gift, he seeks to understand his identity and the responsibilities that come with possessing such power.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Contemplative
Emotional
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Ursula K. Le Guin's Gifts is praised for its rich world-building and exploration of power and tradition in a fantasy setting. Le Guin's prose is noted for its lyrical quality. However, some readers find the pacing slow and the plot less engaging than expected. The novel is regarded as a thoughtful initiation to her "Annals of the Western Shore" series.
Who Should Read Gifts?
Ideal for readers who enjoy coming-of-age fantasy with a focus on family and magic, such as in A Wizard of Earthsea by Le Guin herself, or The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. Fans of introspective narratives and rich, mystical worlds will find Gifts compelling and thought-provoking.
11,799 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Upland • Fantasy World
2006
YA
12+ years
830L
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