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608 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473216495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
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...
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Moods
mysterious: 82%
challenging: 77%
dark: 73%
adventurous: 68%
reflective: 29%
tense: 15%
emotional: 5%
sad: 4%
funny: 3%
hopeful: 1%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, RapeModerate
Sexual content, Misogyny, Sexual assaultMinor
Homophobia, Sexual violence, War
608 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473216495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
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
Moods
mysterious: 82%
challenging: 77%
dark: 73%
adventurous: 68%
reflective: 29%
tense: 15%
emotional: 5%
sad: 4%
funny: 3%
hopeful: 1%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, RapeModerate
Sexual content, Misogyny, Sexual assaultMinor
Homophobia, Sexual violence, War