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A Wizard of Earthsea

The First Book of Earthsea

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A Wizard of Earthsea

By: Ursula K. Le Guin
Narrated by: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
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Ged, the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, was called Sparrowhawk in his reckless youth.

Hungry for power and knowledge, Sparrowhawk tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance.

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©2018 Ursula K. Le Guin (P)2018 Orion Publishing Group
Classics Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Magic Magic Users

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Great book

I enjoyed this book a bunch. Very interesting take on magic! I'll be listening to more books by this author.

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The narrator’s beautiful voice.

I’ve always loved this story, mysterious and dark, with its uplifting ending. Kobna Holdbrook-Smith brings it to life in a way that enhances its magical allure.

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A surprising voice for an amazing book. Very well read and was a joy to,listen too.

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Good book, okay reader

Read the books many times and really enjoy it. Reader sound a bit put on/forced/whispery/raspy. Got better after a struggle of foreword and first chapter.

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Great audio book

Really enjoyed the style of writing. Loved the narration. Appealed to both adults and kids

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Classic

Really enjoyed the Narrator. Read this book as a child and still love it.

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The audiobook version that Earthsea deserves

I'm really enjoying this, Holdbook-Smith has a brilliant voice, very deep and rumbly and sensitive. His narration has a lot of gravitas and grace, that such an incredible story as Earthsea deserves.

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Absolutely fantastic

If I could ask for one thing it would be for this book yo be longer.

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One of the best ever.

One of my favorite books ever, passion but will read rendition, perfect bed time story.

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Great book - a classic!

Revisiting this story from long ago, and it still holds the same magical narrative. Not anything thrilling like todays fast action genres but a lovely piece of literature.

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