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A review by gmancam
The Sword of the Lictor by Gene Wolfe
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Severian's character development is fantastic here. This book felt a lot more straight forward than the rest in the series also. The absolutely fantastic world building is once again front and center as we discover more pieces to this complex puzzle.