The Citadel of the Autarch

I had a hard time getting into this classic series, and ultimately I think it is just not for me. I think the first novel is a pretty good indicator for whether or not you will enjoy the series as a whole, since it continues in much the same manner. This last installment was less interesting for me, since it largely featured a war I never managed to care about, and since I was underwhelmed by the conclusion of Severian's personal story. I have never been especially engaged by the characters or the plot, and my main joy from these novels has been from reading experiences of Severian's that are either creepily atmospheric, point out creative aspects of the world of Urth, or both. I know a lot of people love these books, and I gave it my best shot. In the end, I probably should have accepted earlier that this just wasn't going to be my kind of series.