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Guy Gavriel Kay

Guy Gavriel Kay is a Canadian author of fantasy fiction, born on 7 November 1954 in Weyburn. Best-known works include The Summer Tree, Tigana, The Lions of Al-Rassan and The Last Light of the Sun. Honours include Member of the Order of Canada and World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Guy Gavriel Kay, mostly fantasy and historical fiction, published by Hodderscape, first published in 2025.

Born 7 November 1954, WeyburnFrom Canada
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Books reviewed1
Our average4.0★from 1 rated
Our review
Written on the Dark cover
Written on the Dark2025 · ★ 4.0
GenresFantasy 1Historical Fiction 1Science Fiction 1PublishersHodderscape

Awards & honours

2 recorded
World Fantasy Award for Best Novel2008

Genre awards

World Fantasy Award for Best Novel 2008

Honours & fellowships

Member of the Order of Canada

Books

1 book
Written on the Dark cover
Written on the Dark2025 · ★ 4.0

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How many Guy Gavriel Kay books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 1 book by Guy Gavriel Kay: Written on the Dark.

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