Shadow & Claw (The Book of the New Sun #1-2)
by Gene Wolfe
Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 11.3K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 413 pages.
About Shadow & Claw
The Shadow of the Torturer is the tale of young Severian, an apprentice in the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession -- showing mercy toward his victim.The Claw of the Conciliator continues the saga of Severian, banished from his home, as he undertakes a mythic quest to discover the awesome power of an ancient relic, and learn the truth about his hidden destiny.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, and "one of the most ambitious works of speculative fiction in the twentieth century" by The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Shadow & Claw brings together the first two books of the tetralogy in one volume.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gene Wolfe |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 413 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,282 |
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What genre is Shadow & Claw?
Shadow & Claw is categorized as Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Shadow & Claw worth reading?
Based on 11.3K reader ratings, Shadow & Claw has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Shadow & Claw?
Shadow & Claw has 413 pages.
Who wrote Shadow & Claw?
Shadow & Claw was written by Gene Wolfe. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for Shadow & Claw?
The ISBN-13 for Shadow & Claw is 9780312890180.0.
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