The Claw of the Conciliator

The Claw of the Conciliator is similar in style to The Shadow of the Torturer, with the same wandering plot structure and series of surreal experiences. As Severian wanders, though, more of the nature of the world and of the story in which he is living is beginning to be revealed. While the second novel provided more insight into the structure of the world, it also managed to destroy most of my remaining sympathy for the characters, particularly the protagonist. While I am still interested in considering the tetralogy as a complete work, having to experience the story from Severian's point of view can be very wearing. I will probably finish the rest of the series, but maybe not until I've caught up with my 2014 challenges.

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