905 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575081307
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Severian is a torturer, born to the guild and with an exceptionally promising career ahead of him . . . until he falls in love with one of his victims, a beautiful young noblewoman. Out of love, Severian helps her commit suicide and escape her fat...
Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews
Moods
challenging 72%
mysterious 72%
adventurous 63%
reflective 45%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Misogyny, Torture
905 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575081307
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Severian is a torturer, born to the guild and with an exceptionally promising career ahead of him . . . until he falls in love with one of his victims, a beautiful young noblewoman. Out of love, Severian helps her commit suicide and escape her fat...
Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews
Moods
challenging 72%
mysterious 72%
adventurous 63%
reflective 45%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, Torture