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Feb 26, 2012wizardlydanny rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is another awesome masterpiece from a master of Fantasy - Ursula K. Leguin. In fact Tombs of Atuan is just as masterful as 'A Wizard of Earthsea'. These are must-reads for anyone who loves fantasy. The first novel in this series was vast and expansive, full of voyages through realm after realm which left me almost breathless with the scope, worldbuilding prowess and magical action of it all. This sequel is just as great but in a different way. This one begins with a riveting, intense focus on a very special young lady and her rigid confined, ascetic, hidden-away existence in a specific place. This place is fascinating! It is also as mysterious and eerie as the previous novel's realms were sprawling and magical. LeGuin makes me feel almost as if I'm there. I felt such pity for this girl Arha. Becoming a high priestess sounds great huh. Well in her case it's not such a great deal. Not great at all. Then a certain stranger arrives who is just as mysterious, at least to Arha. It's an utter shock for her. The end moved me to tears but I won't say a word more about it.. Just read it and you'll be glad you did and you'll know what I mean!