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The Farthest Shore (The Earthsea Cycle Series Book 3)

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Fiction

by Ursula K. Le Guin

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4.60 (3.7K ratings)
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description 223 pages

The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin holds a exceptional rating of 4.60 out of 5, based on 3.7K reader ratings. First published in 1972. The book spans 223 pages.

About The Farthest Shore

A young prince joins forces with a master wizard on a journey to discover a cause and remedy for the loss of magic in Earthsea. Darkness Threatens to overtake Earthsea. As the world and its wizards are losing their magic, Ged -- powerful Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord -- embarks on a sailing journey with highborn young prince, Arren. They travel far beyond the realm of death to discover the cause of these evil disturbances and to restore magic to a land desperately thirsty for it.

Detail Value
Author Ursula K. Le Guin
Published 1972
Pages 223
Kindle Price $9.99
Genres Fiction
Average Rating 4.60 / 5.00
Total Ratings 3,712

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.6
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3.7K ratings
With a rating of 4.60, The Farthest Shore is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.47, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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4.47
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Farthest Shore?

The Farthest Shore is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.

Is The Farthest Shore worth reading?

Based on 3.7K reader ratings, The Farthest Shore has an average score of 4.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."

How many pages is The Farthest Shore?

The Farthest Shore has 223 pages.

Who wrote The Farthest Shore?

The Farthest Shore was written by Ursula K. Le Guin. It was first published in 1972.

What is the ISBN for The Farthest Shore?

The ISBN-13 for The Farthest Shore is 9780553115994.

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The Farthest Shore is available on Kindle for $9.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.

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