Powers

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Powers (2007) is the third book in the trilogy Annals of the Western Shore a young adult series by Ursula K. Le Guin. It is preceded in the series by Gifts (2004) Voices (2006). Powers begins in the city of Etra, a city-state resembling the Roman Republic in which wealthy families keep slaves. Gavir and his sister are slaves of the wealthy family of Arcamand. Possessed of an exceptional memory, Gavir is trained to be a teacher, and as a child is convinced of his owner's benevolence. After his sister is raped and killed, a grief-stricken Gavir leaves the city. Pursued by a slavecatcher, he travels through various societies as he attempts to find a home. Powers won the 2008 Nebula Award for Best Novel. It was positively received by reviewers, who praised its exploration of power and freedom in society, and wrote that Le Guin had created a convincing setting. Multiple reviewers suggested that Powers conveyed a sense of hope to young readers finding their place in the world.

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Detalhes

Tipo

Livro

Lançamento

1 de janeiro de 2007

Gêneros

science fiction

Criado por

Ursula K. Le Guin

Países

United States