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I wasted my youth not reading this beautiful series by Ursula K. LeGuin and I thought it deserved to be the first post here. Having read so much fantasy over the years, I can see so much of it in the books that have come out more recently. It's the type of book that is written so that every single word has a purpose, and doesn't languish in one place or another. I highly recommend the audiobook version as well.

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[–] Dee 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The audiobook version is done so well! Every time I make my way through this world again I get irritated with the Ghibli movie adaptation lol

[–] Ozma_of_Oz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I already got duped by the BBC radio version because I thought it was one of those book bundles--is it worth listening? I have to read the rest of the series before starting so I'm curious if it's worth it.

[–] Dee 1 points 1 year ago

Idk about the BBC Radio Version but the version they have on Audible was very enjoyable imo.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I also got to them as an adult, having first seen the not very good Studio Ghibli film. It's a series where, like so many of Ursula's work, you have to completely break all preconceived notions of trope and action.

She undoes the macho power fantasy and presents empathy as the key to understanding and resolving so many issues in life.

highly recommend the series, more so since they have seen recent reprints.

[–] Glemek 1 points 1 year ago

Also read them for the first time as an adult. The first book didn't do a ton for me, but I loved Tombs of Atuan and Tales from Earthsea

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just got the illustrated edition and its so damn gorgeous. I have just read the first book, can't wait to read the rest

[–] Ozma_of_Oz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I really really enjoyed the second one in particular.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I am starting it soon, good to know its good.

[–] vampyre 1 points 1 year ago

This is my all time favourite series. I read the original trilogy back in the early 80s. The relatively recent illustrated hardback is amazing, and includes a couple of short stories that were very hard to find.