Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe

Shadow & Claw

The Book of the New Sun #1-2

Gene Wolfe

413 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

The Shadow of the Torturer is the tale of young Severian, an apprentice in the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession -- showing mercy toward his victim.The Claw of the Conciliator con...

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Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 80%
dark 80%
challenging 77%
reflective 30%
tense 17%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 25%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 44% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.84

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