The Citadel of the Autarch by Gene Wolfe

The Citadel of the Autarch

The Book of the New Sun #4

Gene Wolfe

11 hours, 5 minutes • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

The Citadel of the Autarch brings The Book of the New Sun to its harrowing conclusion, as Severian clashes in a final reckoning with the dread Autarch, fulfilling an ancient prophecy that will alter forever the realm known as Urth.

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Moods

challenging 84%
mysterious 76%
reflective 69%
adventurous 61%
dark 61%
emotional 23%
tense 11%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 3%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 21% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 28% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.17

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