At first it seemed slow and too detailed on the surroundings at times but it wasn't too bad. Ged is a wizard but is originally taught by the town witch who recognizes his powers. Like anyone else gifted in magical ways the curiosity begins innocently of learning how to control animals and the elements.
The town witch though also taught him crude things that he didn't enjoy. However, a story was rumored of his ability to help his town when in dire need using his powers.
A famous wizard, Ogion, visited shortly after the incident to examine him and rename him. Though Ged was thirteen he was past his naming day and the Wizard renamed him and later on is known as 'Sparrowhawk'.
Due to ignorance of the balance that must be maintained when using magic he conjures a dead spirit to prove his power to an enemy; resulting in the dead spirit attacking him because it seeks to control his body and powers. There is no protection from this spirit but the hunter becomes the hunted and he is aided by his best friend Vetch who also helped him while at the Wizard school.
I liked the stories characters, yet I came to like Vetch more than Ged. It always had something going on but I couldn't really feel the suspense in myself. The vocabulary was basic except for the made up languages which I always enjoy.
I liked that magical power was gained by knowing every things true name. I did like that it didn't end with a cliffhanger. I feel like it was original by the ways the wizards gained powers and that they would wear out over time. It had some original ideas and creatures as well.
By: J Feistner
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