The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe
"The Book of the New Sun" is a four-volume science fiction series set in a far future, post-apocalyptic Earth, known as Urth. The story follows a journeyman torturer named Severian who is exiled for showing mercy to one of his victims. As he navigates through a world filled with strange and mythical creatures, political intrigue, and ancient technology often perceived as magic, Severian discovers his destiny is far greater than he could have ever imagined. The narrative is dense and complex, filled with allegory and symbolism, making it a challenging yet rewarding read.
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- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 870-980
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 11th on The Most Significant SF & Fantasy Books of the Last 50 Years From 1953-2002 (Science Fiction Book Club)
- 18th on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 26th on 4chan’s Literature Board’s Aggregate Top 100 Books for the Decade 2014 - 2024 (Reddit)
- 87th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 90th on TrueLit's Top 100 Favorite Books (2023) (/r/TrueLit)
- 2249th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Main Fantasy and Science-Fiction Books (www.mirf.ru (Russian))
- The Great Books Podcast from John J. Miller (The National Review )