The Tombs of Atuan (Earthsea Cycle, #2)

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Arha's isolated existence as high priestess in the tombs of Atuan is jarred by a thief who seeks a special treasure.

• ISBN10: 0816144303
• ISBN13: 9780816144303
• Publish Date: 31 December 1988 (first published 1 July 1971)
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 13 March 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: G. K. Hall & Company
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 232
• Language: English

Reviews

[inlibrisveritas]

3.5 Stars

Review to come

Strikingly different from A Wizard of Earthsea, yet still enjoyable. I wasn't totally sure about what to expect with this book but I was delightfully surprised. While I felt the book suffered a bit from a rushed climax (I did end up reading most of it in an afternoon), Le Guin does a masterful job of storytelling, world building, and character developing. I almost wished I could read an encyclopedia of Earthsea and all its various and intriguing people but I'm happy to read the next book in the series in the meantime.

[dokie80]

Some review said that this book is better than the 1st one, but i like the 1st one better.
Like the first book, the beginning is quite boring. But it become more interesting, especially after Ged appear.
I get a feeling that the 3rd book will be better than both the 1st and 2nd.