The Claw of the Conciliator
Author: Gene Wolfe
Year: 1981
Abstract:
Severian continues his journeys with Dorcas, his lover. He has the Claw of the Conciliator, which bestows great miracles
on those who touch it. The Pelerines, on finding the claw missing, destroyed their great cathedral. Severian seeks to return
the Claw to its rightful owners.
| Advanced Mind | |
| Exploration/Quest |  |
| Military/Fighting | |
| Horror | |
| Magic |  |
| Advanced Technology | |
| Time Travel/Alternate History | |
| Science | |
| Aliens/Beasties | |
| Contemporality |
Other books in this series: Book of the New Sun
The Shadow of the Torturer [1980]
The Sword of the Lictor [1981]
The Citadel of the Autarch [1982]
The Urth of the New Sun [1987]
Spectre's Review
Hmm. I liked this one quite a bit better than the first book. Wolfe's writing style seemed to be more flowing in this one.
Severian's character has matured quite nicely, and his relationship with Dorcas is definitely very interesting. I like the depth
of the characters. One thing I'm starting to like about this series is the way it's a cross between fantasy and science fiction.
The story moves in an interesting pattern, and I still have no idea what the plot is. I don't think there is one. There may be
a few subplots, and a vague general plot, but neither are defined. It's still very enjoyable, though.
Spectre's Rating
Getting better.
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