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The Other Wind

The Other Wind

Epic FantasyFantasy
Pages
224
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

Alder is a simple mender of pots haunted by dreams of the dead, who reach out to him across a crumbling stone wall. To prevent an invasion from the afterlife, he must seek out the former Archmage Ged and a group of unlikely allies, including a dragon in human form. Together, they travel across Earthsea to face a threat that could break the cycle of life and death forever.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicPhilosophicalAtmosphericReflective
QuestFound FamilyReluctant HeroMentor FigureSacrifice

Genres

Epic Fantasy Fantasy High Fantasy

About the author

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Ursula K. Le Guin

Ursula Kroeber Le Guin (née Kroeber; October 21, 1929 – January 22, 2018) was an American author. She is best known for her works of speculative fiction, including science fiction works set in her Hainish universe, and the Earthsea fantasy series. Her work was first published in 1959, and her literary career spanned nearly sixty years, producing more than twenty novels and more than a hundred short stories, in addition to poetry, literary criticism, translations, and children's books. Frequently...

Characters

AlderProtagonist
GedProtagonist
TenarProtagonist
TehanuProtagonist
IrianSupporting
All characters in The Other Wind

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book require reading the previous Earthsea novels first?

    The narrative relies heavily on established character histories and the resolution of long-standing conflicts within the archipelago, making it best suited for readers who have already completed the earlier books in the series.

  • Is there a specific short story that acts as a bridge to this novel?

    The short story titled Dragonfly, found in the collection Tales from Earthsea, serves as a direct narrative bridge to the events and character developments in this book.