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Shadow & Claw
by Gene Wolfe
That we are capable of being only what we are remains our unforgivable sin.
Shadow and Claw, or the Book of the New Sun, contains two books in a four part story — Shadow of the Torturer and Claw of the Conciliator. Both follow the recollections of a young man named Severian who quickly into the story finds himself forced out of the torturers guild in a far future city somewhere on "Urth." The book is striking, dense and an incredible creative achievement. As a constant reader, and one who adores fantasy and science fiction, I found it challenging at times but richer for that experience. This book does not hold your hand and it's perfect for that reason.
There's little I can add to what has already been pointed out by far better read fans of Wolfe's work. A reflection by [a:Neil Gaiman|1221698|Neil Gaiman|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1234150163p2/1221698.jpg] is what drew me to the book and I was surprised and delighted to see praise from none other than the late, beloved [a:Ursula K. Le Guin|874602|Ursula K. Le Guin|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1244291425p2/874602.jpg] on the cover.
5/5.
Shadow and Claw, or the Book of the New Sun, contains two books in a four part story — Shadow of the Torturer and Claw of the Conciliator. Both follow the recollections of a young man named Severian who quickly into the story finds himself forced out of the torturers guild in a far future city somewhere on "Urth." The book is striking, dense and an incredible creative achievement. As a constant reader, and one who adores fantasy and science fiction, I found it challenging at times but richer for that experience. This book does not hold your hand and it's perfect for that reason.
There's little I can add to what has already been pointed out by far better read fans of Wolfe's work. A reflection by [a:Neil Gaiman|1221698|Neil Gaiman|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1234150163p2/1221698.jpg] is what drew me to the book and I was surprised and delighted to see praise from none other than the late, beloved [a:Ursula K. Le Guin|874602|Ursula K. Le Guin|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1244291425p2/874602.jpg] on the cover.
5/5.