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279 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671631932
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Timescape Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Beneath the dying sun the disgraced torturer, Severian, at last comes to his place of exile - Thrax, the City of Windowless Rooms. But Severian's journeying is not ended, and high in the Earth's ancient mountains he draws closer to his destiny.
Community Reviews Summary of 838 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
challenging 73%
dark 73%
reflective 37%
tense 28%
funny 14%
sad 12%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 5%
emotional 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 25% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Violence, Animal deathModerate
Gore, Misogyny, RacismMinor
Sexual assault, Pedophilia279 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671631932
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Timescape Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Beneath the dying sun the disgraced torturer, Severian, at last comes to his place of exile - Thrax, the City of Windowless Rooms. But Severian's journeying is not ended, and high in the Earth's ancient mountains he draws closer to his destiny.
Community Reviews Summary of 838 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
challenging 73%
dark 73%
reflective 37%
tense 28%
funny 14%
sad 12%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 5%
emotional 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 25% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Violence, Animal deathModerate
Gore, Misogyny, RacismMinor
Sexual assault, Pedophilia