The Citadel of the Autarch by Gene Wolfe

The Citadel of the Autarch

The Book of the New Sun #4

Gene Wolfe

317 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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Severian the Torturer continues his epic journey across the lands of Urth, a journey as fraught with peril as it is with wonder. Exiled from his guild he is an outcast, but his travels are woven with strange portents. The Claw of the Conciliator, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 744 reviews

Moods

challenging 78%
mysterious 75%
adventurous 65%
reflective 65%
dark 59%
emotional 17%
tense 13%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 25% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 44% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.19

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