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Science Fiction· United States

The Claw of the Conciliator

by Gene Wolfe
Aggregate Editorial Score57/100
★Nebula Award
Published 1982303 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1982, The Claw of the Conciliator established Gene Wolfe as one of the defining voices in science fiction. The second volume of Wolfe's masterful Book of the New Sun follows Severian the torturer, who carries an unusual executioner's sword and possesses a perfect memory, through a dying far-future Earth. Wolfe's Hugo and Nebula Award–winning series is one of the most intellectually demanding and rewarding in science fiction. Themes of memory, far future, dying Earth run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nebula Award 1982.

Awards & Recognition

Nebula Award
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198242
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Gene Wolfe
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Claw of the Conciliator about?

The second volume of Wolfe's masterful Book of the New Sun follows Severian the torturer, who carries an unusual executioner's sword and possesses a perfect memory, through a dying far-future Earth. Wolfe's Hugo and Nebula Award–winning series is one of the most intellectually demanding and rewarding in science fiction.

Who wrote The Claw of the Conciliator?

The Claw of the Conciliator was written by Gene Wolfe, from United States. First published in 1982.

What awards has The Claw of the Conciliator won?

The Claw of the Conciliator has received the following awards and honours: Nebula Award 1982.

Is The Claw of the Conciliator worth reading?

The Claw of the Conciliator is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 42/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in memory, far future, dying Earth.