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The Claw of the Conciliator

The Book of the New Sun, Book 2

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The Claw of the Conciliator

By: Gene Wolfe
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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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. Fantasy Science Fiction Mind-Bending

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  • Nebula Award, Best Novel, 1982
Beautiful Prose • Complex World-building • Excellent Narration • Layered Storytelling • Vivid Descriptions
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This is the greatest sci-fy series written!
Jonathan-Davis Is the perfect orator for this collection!

Such an amazing book, series and voice!

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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.

Lacking drive

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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...

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

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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).

further down the rabbit hole

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

verbose

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While the plot continues with the story Wolfe started in The Shadow of the Torturer, structurally Wolfe gets a little funkier with his second book. I liked it a lot, even though understanding it is sorta like seeking clarity in a broken mirror floating down in swift-flowing river.

Brilliant Enought to Engage a NON Fantasy Reader.

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Big uptick in pacing from the first book. slows down sometimes, but Claw redeemed Shadow of the Torturer for me

More engaging than the first book

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One of my favorite books of all time, the narrator does an exceptional job. Bring more Wolfe to audible please!!

Absolute masterpiece paired with exceptional narration.

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It’s very good I just don’t know why Amazon can’t produce it so it’s louder. If there is any noise while I’m listening on my headphones I can’t hear it at all at the loudest volume

Great narration and story - it’s so low you can’t hear it

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If you're looking for a modern fast-paced predictable bit of science fiction cotton candy then do not buy this book. However, if you're looking for a unique, thought provoking, literary stroll through a future past dream scape, then then you absolutely must read Gene Wolfe's masterpiece.
Often claimed as science fictions "Ulysses" - The Book of the Sun will blow your mind. I will caution you that these books are not for the easily entertained, but rather require a vivid imagination and a sharp mind. A rare, rare treat in the modern world of science fiction.

Science fiction at its best

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