Powers (Annals of the Western Shore) (Annals of the Western Shore, 3)

In this Nebula Award-winning novel the third in the Annals of the Western Shore trilogy Ursula K. Le Guin writes of the proud cruelty of power of how hard it is to grow up and of how much harder still it is to find in the worlds darkness gifts of light. Young Gav can remember the page of a book after seeing it once and inexplicably he sometimes remembers things that are going to happen in the future. As a loyal slave he must keep these powers secret but when a terrible tragedy occurs Gav blinded by grief flees the only world he has ever known. And in what becomes a treacherous journey for freedom Gavs greatest test of all is facing his powers so that he can come to understand himself and finally find a true home. Powers is rich with action with battles escapes strategy and skulduggery but it has a still quiet place at its heart a place of moral complexity. Sarah Ellis The Globe and Mail In her facility in world-making and her interest in human nature Le Guin stands above almost all of whats out there. Her exploration of identity and power of social structures and the meaning of freedom can only enrich her readers. Gavs vulnerability and his slow recognition of his real gifts make him both familiar and admirable like any child who struggles to know ones strengths and place in the world. This is a good long trek of a fantasy. Deirdre Baker Toronto Star With compelling themes about the soul-crushing effects of slavery and a journey plotline that showcases Le Guins gift for creating a convincing array of cultures this follow-up to Gifts and Voices may be the series best installment." Jennifer Mattson Booklist The Annals of the Western Shore Trilogy includes: Gifts Voices Powers