Wolfe, Gene

Litany of the Long Sun (Book of the Long Sun)

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ISBN 13:: 9780312872915
author:: Wolfe, Gene
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Orb Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2000
Pages:: 544
Dimensions:: 22.1 x 14.22 x 3.81 centimetres
Genre:: Fiction - Science Fiction
Condition:: New
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The First Half of 'The Book of the Long Sun' by Gene Wolfe In a vast, cylindrical starship that has traveled for generations, a devout priest's destiny becomes inextricably linked with the gods he serves. Patera Silk, a man of faith, finds himself drawn into a world of crime and corruption, where the boundaries between right and wrong are constantly blurred. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, Silk's life is forever changed by his encounters with a cyborg soldier and a mysterious Outsider, who may be a god of a very different sort. The Whorl, the starship, is a crumbling vessel, its very existence a testament to the ingenuity and desperation of its crew. As Silk's journey unfolds, he must confront the limits of his own faith and the true nature of the gods he has sworn to serve. The result is a story of transformation and upheaval, as one man's world is turned upside down. With its unique blend of science fiction and philosophical inquiry, 'The First Half of 'The Book of the Long Sun'' is a thought-provoking and deeply unsettling read.

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