bangiebangs's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Really, really enjoyed reading this, though it does include some challenging ideas and content. The NYT Review printed on my edition says "often troubling", and that is really accurate. Still a great read, and am planning to continue with the series soon.
Graphic: Slavery, Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Racial slurs, Violence, Physical abuse, and Incest
Moderate: Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny
Minor: Domestic abuse
Spoiler
It's a story about a, let's say meta-human, who has been breeding humans for their psychic traits for millennia. Incest and violence are commonly mentioned (and described); the people in the story are treated as cattle at times. So can definitely be a challenging read.deafinitelymissolivia's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Octavia Butler is a genius. she writes about the intersections of race, gender, and religion with sci-fi and a thrilling plot with a stunning, firey, fast end. Nature versus Nurture and Darwin's Natural Selection are big topics in this brilliant read. this book is part of the Patternist series, though they were not published chronologically. I was a silly goose and did not realize that- so next I am reading clays arc then patternist, then finally Wildseed (cuz I hate doro lol) I can't wait to get my grubby little paws on the rest of them >:)
Graphic: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, and War
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