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413 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312890179
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orb Books
Publication date: 15 October 1994
Description
The Book of the New Sun is unanimously acclaimed as Gene Wolfe's most remarkable work, hailed as a masterpiece of science fantasy comparable in importance to the major works of Tolkien and Lewis by Publishers Weekly. Shadow & Claw brings toget...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,533 reviews
Moods
challenging 78%
dark 76%
adventurous 66%
reflective 27%
tense 17%
emotional 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 35% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 37% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, ConfinementModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, Animal crueltyMinor
Sexual violence, Homophobia, Rape413 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312890179
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orb Books
Publication date: 15 October 1994
Description
The Book of the New Sun is unanimously acclaimed as Gene Wolfe's most remarkable work, hailed as a masterpiece of science fantasy comparable in importance to the major works of Tolkien and Lewis by Publishers Weekly. Shadow & Claw brings toget...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,533 reviews
Moods
challenging 78%
dark 76%
adventurous 66%
reflective 27%
tense 17%
emotional 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 35% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 37% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, ConfinementModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, Animal crueltyMinor
Sexual violence, Homophobia, Rape