Shadow & Claw
Published in 1983, Shadow & Claw is an epic fantasy novel by Gene Wolfe. The story is set in South America. Readers will find themes of far future, dying sun, Medieval and Execution.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 34 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.
It runs to roughly 528 pages — 9–10 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Shadow & Claw
*Shadow and Claw* is an omnibus of the first two books of Gene Wolfe's *Book of the New Sun*. It chronicles the life and adventures of journeyman torturer Severian.
Quick answers
Who wrote Shadow & Claw?
Shadow & Claw was written by Gene Wolfe and first published in 1983.
What genre is Shadow & Claw?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.
How long is Shadow & Claw?
The median edition has 528 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Shadow & Claw?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Eye of the World, A Clash of Kings and The Gunslinger.
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