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City of Golden Shadow (Otherland, #1)

Tad Williams
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City of Golden Shadow (Otherland, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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Tad Williams

City of Golden Shadow (Otherland, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

780

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Urban Fantasy World • Futuristic

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

In City of Golden Shadow by Tad Williams, individuals in a near-future society explore a vast virtual reality network known as the Otherland. The story weaves together numerous characters as they uncover hidden dangers and secrets within this digital realm.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

29,272 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tad Williams' City of Golden Shadow is praised for its imaginative and complex world-building, combining elements of science fiction and fantasy. Reviewers highlight its intricate plot and deep character development. However, some find the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally convoluted. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of expansive, speculative fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read City of Golden Shadow (Otherland, #1)?

Fans of immersive fantasy and intricate world-building will relish Tad Williams's City of Golden Shadow. Readers who enjoyed the layered storytelling of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss or the technological intrigue of Neuromancer by William Gibson will find this novel captivating.

4.2

29,272 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

780

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Urban Fantasy World • Futuristic

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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