A review by chbeyer
Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe

adventurous challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Second read through of this book and although it has been a few years, I really only remembered the first third. The rest felt like reading everything for the first time. But I think I understood it more this go around. Of course “more” is still far less understanding than a regular book, Wolfe is obviously much smarter than me or most common people, and he knows it. I know I am missing out on the Catholic undertones but the masterful thing is the book is enjoyable without it, the book is even enjoyable without understanding any of it… what a book.