Jack of Shadows
Jack of Shadows
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1972
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Imaginary World
1972
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Jack of Shadows by Roger Zelazny follows a person named Jack who exists in a world divided between a land of eternal day and a realm of perpetual night. Jack, who has the ability to harness shadow as power, embarks on a quest to reclaim his lost rights and exact his revenge.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Adventurous
Dark
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Roger Zelazny's Jack of Shadows combines fantasy and science fiction, with a richly imagined world split between light and dark. Readers praise its inventive premise and unique protagonist, but some criticize the pacing and character development. The novel's intricate blend of genres and philosophical themes is both its strength and complexity.
Who Should Read Jack of Shadows?
Readers who enjoy Jack of Shadows by Roger Zelazny likely appreciate dark fantasy with philosophical undertones. Fans of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere or Michael Moorcock's Elric of Melniboné series will relish its complex antihero and richly crafted world blending science and magic.
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Imaginary World
1972
Adult
18+ years
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