Soldier of the Mist by Gene Wolfe

Soldier of the Mist

Latro #1

Gene Wolfe

335 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Latro, a mercenary soldier from the north, has suffered a head wound in battle but has developed the ability to see and converse with all of the invisible gods, goddesses, ghosts, demons, and werewolfves that inhabit the land.

Community Reviews Summary of 264 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
adventurous 57%
challenging 52%
reflective 31%
dark 15%
informative 15%
emotional 10%
tense 10%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | Plot: 35% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.84

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