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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 1,576 reviews
Moods
challenging 78%
dark 77%
adventurous 67%
reflective 27%
tense 16%
emotional 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 36% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 37% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, ConfinementModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual assaultMinor
Sexual violence, Homophobia, War
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 1,576 reviews
Moods
challenging 78%
dark 77%
adventurous 67%
reflective 27%
tense 16%
emotional 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 36% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 37% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, ConfinementModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual assaultMinor
Sexual violence, Homophobia, War