The Citadel of the Autarch by Gene Wolfe

The Citadel of the Autarch

The Book of the New Sun #4

Gene Wolfe

11 hours, 5 minutes • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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The Citadel of the Autarch brings The Book of the New Sun to its harrowing conclusion, as Severian clashes in a final reckoning with the dread Autarch, fulfilling an ancient prophecy that will alter forever the realm known as Urth.

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Moods

challenging 79%
mysterious 73%
adventurous 66%
reflective 66%
dark 60%
emotional 16%
tense 13%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 46%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 23% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.18

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