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The Tombs of Atuan

Ursula K. Le Guin (1971)

SubgenreYA Fantasy

Age groupAdult 18+

Content ratingPG-13

Pages173 (Quick Read (<250))

SettingSecondary World

CSM age10

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Content levels

ViolenceMild

Sexual contentNone

LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Captivity Manipulation Isolation

Positive tags

Coming of Age Self-Discovery Redemption Arc Friendship

Hero archetypes

Rogue / Thief Mysterious Hero

Heroine archetypes

Reluctant Heroine Coming-of-Age Heroine Orphan

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of Age Fish out of Water Heist Lost Civilization Quest Reluctant Hero Secondary World

Themes

Identity Freedom vs Duty Self-Discovery Isolation Faith and Doubt Coming of Age Redemption

Synopsis

Arha's isolated existence as high priestess in the tombs of Atuan is jarred by a thief who seeks a special treasure.

Tags

Mythological FantasyPhilosophical FantasyLiterary Fantasy