A journeyman torturer, Severian, navigates a surreal, far-future world in this complex fantasy epic.
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A journeyman torturer, Severian, navigates a surreal, far-future world in this complex fantasy epic.
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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.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate romantic content with some implied sexual encounters; not explicit.
Violence & gore
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Extreme violence including graphic torture and body horror; central to the story.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; infrequent and not pervasive.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol or drug use; not a focus.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Moderate religious themes with rituals and clergy present in the world-building.
Magic & witchcraft
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Major fantasy elements with mystical and surreal powers central to the narrative.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate political themes with societal hierarchy and power struggles depicted.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Major themes of suffering, coercion, and systemic cruelty; torture is central.
Other
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