I got this as a gift, from a friend who knew I’d read the Earthsea books (the first four) more than once.

These tales are based on the world of Earthsea, and the author reports that they are best read ‘after’ reading the first four novels of the Earthsea collection. I would concur, as it adds the necessary depth and context for entering the world of these tales.

The first ‘tale’ in this book is called “The Finder”… and I found myself quietly weeping near the end of it. Stunning, to be moved so.
I got this as a gift, from a friend who knew I’d read the Earthsea books (the first four) more than once.

These tales are based on the world of Earthsea, and the author reports that they are best read ‘after’ reading the first four novels of the Earthsea collection. I would concur, as it adds the necessary depth and context for entering the world of these tales.

The first ‘tale’ in this book is called “The Finder”… and I found myself quietly weeping near the end of it. Stunning, to be moved so. It made me want to put the book down physically and stop thinking… to just explore the emotion that was flowing through my body. And to say a quiet Thank You to Ms. LeGuin for her incredible prose.

If you enjoyed the Earthsea books, you will find this set of tales a great addition. If you haven’t read the Earthsea books, what are you waiting for? Do NOT be put off by the categorization of “Genre: Fantasy.”

Ms. Le Guin is and always has been a woman who can challenge our hidden assumptions about life, culture, and the meaning of living as a human being in chaotic world situations. She’s just clothed her wonderful explorations in a different milieu than contemporary times.
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