The Claw of the Conciliator

The Book of the New Sun, Book 2

By: Gene Wolfe

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis

The Claw of the Conciliator continues the saga of Severian, banished from his home, as he undertakes a mythic quest to discover the awesome power of an ancient relic, and learn the truth about his hidden destiny.Listen to more in the Book of the New Sun series.©1982 Gene Wolfe (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

• Nebula Award, Best Novel, 1982

further down the rabbit hole

great follow up, sometimes in a fantasy or science fiction series the magic dies after book one because all of the world building has been revealed, Wolfe keeps you guessing and I'm sure I'll still be guessing when I finish the fourth book (but in a good way).

verbose

I deep uncovering of scifi and the unknow!! loved every word!! can't get enough!! Wtf!!

Such an amazing book, series and voice!

This is the greatest sci-fy series written!
Jonathan-Davis Is the perfect orator for this collection!

Lacking drive

I loved the first book in this series. it was fantastical, and the narration if the story was from a solid PoV. Two plot devices from the first novel, a play, and a dreamlike quality in certain scenes, which were charming and worked to move the story forward, were grossly over used here, hampering the story for their own use' sake. Wolfe shot himself in the foot with this one.

Wolfe is unlike anything else in sci fi....

after devouring and absolutely loving book 1 I was a bit worried that book 2 might pale in comparison or not live up to my now very high expectations for the continuation of Severians story. any such worries were quickly abated... the journey continues to compel and captivate, unfolding with dark mystery and haunting beauty in Wolfe's incomparable style and genius storytelling. his imagination is unlike anything else I have ever read in sci fi or fantasy...