Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe
The First Half of 'The Book of the New Sun
"Shadow & Claw" is a science fiction novel set in a distant future where the Earth's sun is dying out. The protagonist is a highly skilled torturer belonging to a guild, who is exiled for showing mercy to a prisoner. The narrative follows his journey through a world filled with strange creatures, ancient technologies, and complex political machinations. The protagonist, armed with a sword that can cut through any material, must navigate this world, dealing with love, loss, and betrayal, while also questioning the nature of his own reality.
The 9980th greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Bookshop.org or
Amazon
- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 413-480
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
-
(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 53rd on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books for Every Kind of Reader (Men's Health)