Powers (novel)
Powers (2007) is the third book in the trilogy Annals of the Western Shore, sometimes called Chronicles of the Western Shore,[1][2] a young adult series by Ursula K. Le Guin. It is preceded in the series by Voices. Powers won the 2008 Nebula Award for Best Novel.[3]
Plot
[edit]Gavir is a slave who develops a gift for precognition. He is trained to serve as a teacher for a noble family in the city of Etra; but personal tragedy drives him into the life of a hunted wanderer. He endures adventures, challenges, and suffering. Eventually he escapes to a new and happy life.[4]
Reception
[edit]In the March/April 2008 issue of Bookmarks, the book was scored 4.5 out of 5. The magazine's critical summary reads: "Powers has been published as a young adult novel, but reviewers agree that anyone will enjoy Le Guin’s complex characters, fascinating worlds, and explorations of power and learning".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Gifts #1 by Ursula K Le Guin | Good Reading Guide by Portico Books". goodreadingguide.com. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
- ^ "The Locus Index to SF Awards: 2009 Nebula Awards". locusmag.com. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
- ^ Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2007
- ^ "Powers By Ursula K. Le Guin". Bookmarks. Archived from the original on 10 Sep 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
External links
[edit]- Powers title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
 | This article about a young adult fantasy novel first published in the 2000s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. See guidelines for writing about novels. Further suggestions might be found on the article's talk page. |