The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe

The Urth of the New Sun

The Book of the New Sun #5

Gene Wolfe

372 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

The long awaited sequel to Gene Wolfe’s four-volume classic, The Book of the New Sun. We return to the world of Severian, now the Autarch of Urth, as he leaves the planet on one of the huge spaceships of the alien Hierodules to travel across time ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 331 reviews

Moods

challenging 88%
mysterious 83%
adventurous 77%
reflective 61%
dark 38%
emotional 16%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 35% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 30% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.96

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