The Book of the New Sun - The Shadow of the Torturer, The Claw of the Conciliator, The Sword of the Lictor and The Citadel of the Autarch by Gene Wolfe

The Book of the New Sun - The Shadow of the Torturer, The Claw of the Conciliator, The Sword of the Lictor and The Citadel of the Autarch

The Book of the New Sun #1-4

Gene Wolfe

950 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 262 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 75%
adventurous 70%
challenging 70%
reflective 45%
tense 20%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 27% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 31% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.14

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