The Sword of the Lictor by Gene Wolfe

The Sword of the Lictor

The Book of the New Sun #3

Gene Wolfe

257 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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Description

When Severian, the Torturer, sets a woman free from prison, he is forced to flee and experiences many strange adventures in the distant future of Earth.

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Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 77%
dark 72%
challenging 70%
reflective 36%
tense 27%
funny 13%
sad 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 4%
emotional 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 28%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 27% | Character: 25% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.17

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