fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous dark fast-paced

767 pages | first published 2007

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Contains the novels Wild Seed, Mind of My Mind, Clay's Ark, and Patternmaster.  In her classic Patternist series, multiple Hugo and Nebula award-winner Octavia E. Butler established themes of identity and transformation that echo throughout her di...
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Summary of 405 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
adventurous 73%
challenging 52%
mysterious 52%
emotional 47%
tense 47%
reflective 31%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
funny 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 25% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 76% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.28

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