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Gifts

Annals of the Western Shore, Book 1

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Gifts

By: Ursula K. Le Guin
Narrated by: Jim Colby
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In the Uplands, people have magical and fearsome gifts. Orrec, a boy growing into his powers, can destroy any living thing with simply a glance. But he refuses to use his ability, and wears a blindfold to protect others from his devastating gaze. This allegorical coming-of-age tale shows that power can be cruel.Listen to another book in this series: Powers.©1994 Ursula K. Le Guin (P)1994 Recorded Books, LLC Difficult Situations Fantasy Literature & Fiction Racism & Discrimination Science Fiction & Fantasy

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"Rich in the earthy magic and intelligent plot twists that made the Earthsea novels classics." (Booklist)
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If you love Le Guin, you'll love this story. The reader does an excellent job dramatizing the voices and emotions. I'm off to download the next volume!

Amazing book, well read!

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Ursula LeGuin grown yet more masterful with age, spinning a dark tale with tragic depth lit by a young heart.

great story, simple, moving, original

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This is a great book whether you are into science fiction or not. It is thought-provoking and very emotional. It has turns in the story that makes it fun to listen to as well. Definitely recommend it.

Great for Anyone

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I picked up a monthly audible account the day I was able to install the audible app on my android :) (beta) and this was my first listen. I'm happy :)

It took me about an half an hour to really get into this book, after that I really enjoyed the pace and plot line

Enjoyable Listen

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I have always enjoyed the worlds created by Le Guin. Her character development is excellent and her plots are worthwhile. The first book of this series presents a premise as interesting as the magic in the Earthsea series.

While a bit more brooding than Earthsea, I liked the book and plan to read the whole series.

The gift of Gifts

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Just don't. Get your credit back. The narrator kills the story. I'd rather buy the book.

horrible narrator

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Enjoyed the story and characters. The narrator’s swallowing was really noticeable and distracting. Also, the chapters began very abruptly. No separation from the previous chapter.

Enjoyed the story

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This book was slow going and felt like it had a lot of back and forth telling between present and past event. I wasn't always sure of the time lime. I am really not sure how the opening chapters fit into the whole of the story, however overall the story was good and I enjoyed listening to it.

I enjoy listening to this book

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I read this book for a school project but then I fell in love with this book.

Read it for a school project

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This is classic Ursula LeGuin. She tells a story which is interesting, drawing you in to the action and at the same time teaching lessons about kindness, understanding and acceptance of yourself and others. She weaves this into a tale mixed with magic and fantasy. It is written for "children" but is a great read for any age.

LeGuin is guaranteed to please!

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