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Sword & Citadel : The Second Half of 'The Book of the New Sun'
Sword Citadel The Second Half of 'The Book of the New Sun'
Author: Gene Wolfe
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 Fic...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312890186
ISBN-10: 0312890184
Pages: 416
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  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Orb Books
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 3
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I guess the best thing that can sometimes be said about science fiction is that it creates a world that feels totally complete and intact through the eyes of the characters. You don't thinks "whoa, those crazy aliens" or whatever, you just go with the story that happens to enfold in that environment. Very cool.
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Excellent fantasy book. Wolfe create a world that is entirely unique.
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