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790 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
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Language: English
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An original and eerily prophetic writer, Octavia E. Butler used the conventions of science fiction to explore the dangerous legacy of racism in America in harrowingly personal terms. She broke new ground with books that featured complex Black fema...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
challenging 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 33%
reflective 16%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
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Slavery, TortureMinor
Murder
790 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An original and eerily prophetic writer, Octavia E. Butler used the conventions of science fiction to explore the dangerous legacy of racism in America in harrowingly personal terms. She broke new ground with books that featured complex Black fema...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
challenging 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 33%
reflective 16%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, TortureMinor
Murder