A review by stadkison
The Sword of the Lictor by Gene Wolfe

adventurous challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Perhaps the most episodic and “directionless” of the series so far yet everything had me constantly on the edge of my seat, dying to know what is next.