Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4) vs The Other Wind: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Ged, Earthsea, Wizards, Magic, Fiction
Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4)
More
In this final episode of "The Earthsea Cycle", the widowed Tenar finds and nurses her aging friend, Sparrowhawk, a magician who has lost his powers.
The Other Wind
More
"The sorcerer Alder fears sleep. He dreams of the land of death, of his wife who died young and longs to return to him so much that she kissed him across the low stone wall that separates our world from the Dry Land -…
Side by side
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4) has the widest readership — 62295 ratings behind its score.
Affiliate links: we may earn a commission on purchases.
Scores by source
| Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4) | The Other Wind | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (62295) | 4.2 (34522) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (316) | 4.0 (189) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (183) | 4.5 (28) |
| Check price → | Check price → |
Reception
| Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4) | The Other Wind | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 62295 | 34522 |
| Editions | 30 | 30 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 3071 |
| Pages | 255 | 276 |
| Check price → | Check price → |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4) or The Other Wind?
The Other Wind has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Other Wind 4.2/5, Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4) 4.1/5).
Which is shorter to read: Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4) or The Other Wind?
Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4) is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4) (255 pages, ≈ 4 h 43 m); The Other Wind (276 pages, ≈ 5 h 07 m).
Which is harder to read: Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4) or The Other Wind?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 4): Moderate; The Other Wind: Moderate.