Soldier of Sidon
Gene Wolfe's Soldier of Sidon (2006) is a historical fantasy and historical fiction novel. The story is set in Egypt, in To 332 B.C. Key subjects include Latro and soldiers.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 5 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions.
At about 320 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
Awards & lists
- ✦World Fantasy Awards 2007 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 2007 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Soldier of Sidon?
Soldier of Sidon was written by Gene Wolfe and first published in 2006.
What genre is Soldier of Sidon?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Historical Fiction.
How long is Soldier of Sidon?
The median edition has 320 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Soldier of Sidon?
Readers who like it often enjoy Nefer Le Silencieux, La Femme Saga and The Oasis.
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