Gifts

Ursula Le Guin is a fabulous writer. I'm sure this has been stated nearly countless times, but this novel is yet another example of her ability to build a culture, a mythos and people it with real, complex, and believable personalities. In this novel we meet young Orric and we journey with him as he learns to see and use his gifts in a broader context of lineage battles. A fuller synopsis can be read on the worldswithoutend page. This is a beautiful, moving, thought-provoking tale. Read and enjoy.