Gifts

Annals of the Western Shore, Book 1

De: Ursula K. Le Guin

Narrado por: Jim Colby

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

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Rich in the earthy magic and intelligent plot twists that made the Earthsea novels classics." (Booklist)

great story, simple, moving, original

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

Amazing book, well read!

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!

Great for Anyone

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.

Enjoyable Listen

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

The gift of Gifts

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.

horrible narrator

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

Enjoyed the story

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.

I enjoy listening to this book

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.

Read it for a school project

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

LeGuin is guaranteed to please!

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.