Tooth and Claw (novel)
 Tor Books hardcover | |
| Author | Jo Walton |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
Publication date | November 1, 2003 (1st edition) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 256 (hardcover, 1st edition) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-7653-0264-0 (hardcover, 1st edition) Parameter error in {{ISBNT}}: invalid character |
| OCLC | 52478573 |
| 823/.92 21 | |
| LC Class | PR6073.A448 T66 2003 |
Tooth and Claw is a fantasy novel written by Jo Walton and published by Tor Books on November 1, 2003. It won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel in 2004.[1]
Plot summary
The book's plot is similar to that of a Victorian romance, with the obvious difference that the protagonists are not human beings but dragons. It has been compared to Anthony Trollope's novel Framley Parsonage.[citation needed] The novel begins with the death of the patriarch of a family of dragons. The novel follows the lives of his children, along with other characters.
Awards and nominations
- 2004 World Fantasy Award, Best Novel[1]
Publication history
- 2003, USA, Tor Books ISBN 0-7653-0264-0, Pub date 1 November 2003, Hardback
- 2004, USA, Tor Fantasy ISBN 0-7653-4909-4, Pub date 30 November 2004, Mass Market Paperback
- 2009, USA, Orb ISBN 978-0-7653-1951-7, ISBN 0-7653-1951-9, Pub date January 2009, Trade Paperback
References
- ^ a b "2004 World Fantasy Award Winners and Nominees". World Fantasy Convention official website. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
External links
Official websites
Reviews
- Smith, Sherwood. "Tooth and Claw - A Review". SFsite. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- Soyka, David (2004-06-21). "Dragon Manners". Strange Horizons. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- Cassada, Jackie (2004-10-15). "Walton, Jo. Tooth and Claw.(Book Review)". Library Journal. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- Murray, Frieda (2003-11-15). "Walton, Jo. Tooth and Claw". Booklist. American Library Association. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
Derivative works
- The Tooth and Claw Role Playing Game, an authorized RPG based on the book. Also links to the unfinished sequel, Those Who Favor Fire.
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