Keeps getting better!

Earthsea must of been the inspiration for so many other books. I thought I'd skipped a book at first as it starts off with new characters and I couldn't see how it follows on from the last book. Before long the story falls into place leaving me thinking "Arr I see what's happening now" can't wait to listen to book 4

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A Classic superbly read.

A Classic superbly read. There is really no need to say anything more is there?

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Another nice addition to earthsea

Another good story in the same style as the first two.

Narration as fine, but felt a little overwrought in places, and due to the slightly breathy style wasn't as clear as some other books, meaning it was harder to listen to in noisy environments such as while driving.

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A masterpiece.

A different calibre of writing.... trounces contemporary writing. Philosophy, humanity, darkness, magic. Narrator did an amazing job too!

Beautiful

Can only describe this book as beautiful. A true classic, with a performance to match

too many explanations

too many explanations they keep going on and on. it didn't need it. maybe in the 60s but not in the 21st century not really loved it but dit like it. I noticed where R.R. Martin got his ideas. there seems to be a sort of rolling on of ideas from Lord of the Rings ,Earthsea and then Game of thrones

Simply beautiful

A wonderful story, perfectly read by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, who captures Sparrowhawk's wisdom and humility, making equal parts mystical and relatable, as he should be.

Great story

Brilliant story and fitting culmination of the earthsea cycle.
Narration is OK, some of the accent and voice choices are utterly horrendous and ruined sections of the book. Really bizarre that no one stopped him at the time.

Awesome

A fabulous reading of this marvellous story, a real childhood favourite. highly recommend this reader.

May be the best in the series

Ged, now middle-aged, well-travelled and well-renowned, accompanies the the young prince Arran on a quest to investigate a dark brooding force that is engulfing the world. Through rich dialogue, Ged acts as a philosophical guide both to Arran and the reader. Thoughts are on responsibility/duty, the limited nature of life and balance. The Farthest Shore may be the best in the series so far. From the first book to the second there was a real shift in style; that is from lonely venturing across numerous locations to a geographically constrained plot with a focus on world building. We're back to that original style but The Farthest Shore is more mature and feels like a more complete and more traditional fantasy tale. Despite the style shift, some worldbuilding does take place. We're introduced to an intriguing people 'The Children of the Open Sea', a sea-dwelling culture the likes of which hasn't really been explored before in the genre. Moreover, dragons feature quite heavily and not just in passing but as individual characters. It has to be said that Ursula K. Le Guin really knew how to write a solid ending and it's no different here. It's atmospheric, symbolic, contemplative and complete.