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568 pages • first pub 1994 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: FOLIO SOCIETY
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Shadow of the Torturer is the tale of young Severian, an apprentice in the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession -- showing mercy toward his victim.The Claw of the Conciliator con...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,589 reviews
Moods
challenging 78%
dark 78%
adventurous 66%
reflective 28%
tense 17%
emotional 6%
funny 3%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 38% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, RapeModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, SuicideMinor
Sexual violence, Homophobia, War
568 pages • first pub 1994 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: FOLIO SOCIETY
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Shadow of the Torturer is the tale of young Severian, an apprentice in the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession -- showing mercy toward his victim.The Claw of the Conciliator con...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,589 reviews
Moods
challenging 78%
dark 78%
adventurous 66%
reflective 28%
tense 17%
emotional 6%
funny 3%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 38% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, RapeModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, SuicideMinor
Sexual violence, Homophobia, War