The Claw of the Conciliator by Gene Wolfe

The Claw of the Conciliator

The Book of the New Sun #2

Gene Wolfe

303 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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Severian is in possession of a gem considered to be "The Claw of the Conciliator", a powerful relic of the Master of Power, a legendary figure of mythic proportions. Armed with his sword, Terminus Est, and the Claw, Severian continues his journey ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,194 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 73%
dark 71%
challenging 64%
reflective 28%
tense 17%
sad 5%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 35%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 32% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 43% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.85

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