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City of Golden Shadow (Otherland, #1)

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Fantasy Science Fiction Fiction

by Tad Williams

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3.90 (19.3K ratings)
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description 780 pages

City of Golden Shadow by Tad Williams holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 19.3K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 780 pages.

About City of Golden Shadow

Renie Sulaweyo, a teacher in the South Africa of tomorrow, realizes something is wrong on the network. Kids, including her brother Stephen, have logged into the net, and cannot escape. Clues point to a mysterious golden city called Otherland, but investigators all end up dead.

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Author Tad Williams
Published 1996
Pages 780
Genres Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 3.90 / 5.00
Total Ratings 19,334

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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19.3K ratings
With a rating of 3.90, City of Golden Shadow is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.90
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is City of Golden Shadow?

City of Golden Shadow is categorized as Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is City of Golden Shadow worth reading?

Based on 19.3K reader ratings, City of Golden Shadow has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is City of Golden Shadow?

City of Golden Shadow has 780 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote City of Golden Shadow?

City of Golden Shadow was written by Tad Williams. It was first published in 1996.

What is the ISBN for City of Golden Shadow?

The ISBN-13 for City of Golden Shadow is 9780886777630.0.

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