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I love the story of Ged and his shadow, being chased across the world.

Ged’s intense solitude throughout this tale feels so poignant and yet fitting.

I don't completely understand why Ged declines Serret's offer to learn his shadow's name.

There's some interesting parallels between the dragon Yevaud and Serret. Both offer Ged the name of his shadow; both set a trap.

I really like that this book is shaping up into an epic about Ged and his shadow. It feels like a very deep story, freighted with meaning.

It's very entertaining to see Ged face down this huge dragon.

When Ged's shadow shows up, it really gets good!

When Ged's shadow shows up, it really gets good!

If you know the true name of a thing, you have power over it.

I like that Ged and the other boys getting all show-offy about what magic they can do. Feels about right.