Tooth and Claw (novel)

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. 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

External links

Official websites

• Tor-Forge Books
• Tooth and Claw official site (Archive copy at the Wayback Machine)

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.