· Jack of Shadows is quite an amoral protagonist, and during his quest for vengeance, the author goes out of his way to let us know that Jack is a womanizer, and that he cares not a fig for the potential broken hearts he leaves behind; that he sees no reason not to do whatever he pleases with the omnipotent power which he seeks; and that he gloats in anticipation of the tortures and mutilations Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins. Roger Zelazny: Book Format: Mass Market Paperback: Original Title: Jack of Shadows: Number Of Pages: pages: First Published in: Latest Edition: May 2nd Language: English: Awards: Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel (), Locus Award Nominee for Best SF Novel () Generes: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Formats:4/5. 7 rows · · Editorial Reviews "These days publishers like to build walls between science fiction and fantasy, Brand: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated.
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Roger Zelazny's Jack of Shadows features an anti-hero, thief who manages to piss off nearly everyone he encounters, including the reader at times. He lives in a world with light, where science reigns, and dark, where magic rules. The world is held in this juxtaposition by the forces of the darkside. He is pursued by a monstrous creature called the Borshin. But to reveal any more would be to spoil. In a world half of light, half of darkness, where science and magic strive for dominance, there dwells a magical being who is friendly with neither side. Jack, of the realm of shadows, is a thief who is unjustly punished. So he embarks on a vendetta. He wanders through strange realms, encountering w.
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