413 pages • first pub 1994 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orb Books
Publication date: 15 October 1994
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 962 reviews
Moods
adventurous 80%
dark 80%
challenging 77%
reflective 30%
tense 17%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, Animal crueltyMinor
Homophobia, Sexual violence413 pages • first pub 1994 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orb Books
Publication date: 15 October 1994
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 962 reviews
Moods
adventurous 80%
dark 80%
challenging 77%
reflective 30%
tense 17%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, Animal crueltyMinor
Homophobia, Sexual violence