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303 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671463984
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 01 May 1980
Description
In a thoroughly decadent world of the future, Severian the torturer is cast out from the torturer's guild when he falls in love with one of his victims and allows her to die
Community Reviews Summary of 2,493 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
challenging 66%
adventurous 60%
reflective 32%
tense 11%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 29% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, SexismModerate
Misogyny, Death, SuicideMinor
Animal cruelty, Ableism, Fatphobia303 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671463984
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 01 May 1980
Description
In a thoroughly decadent world of the future, Severian the torturer is cast out from the torturer's guild when he falls in love with one of his victims and allows her to die
Community Reviews Summary of 2,493 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
challenging 66%
adventurous 60%
reflective 32%
tense 11%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 29% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, SexismModerate
Misogyny, Death, SuicideMinor
Animal cruelty, Ableism, Fatphobia