Fledgling  by Octavia E. Butler

Fledgling

Octavia E. Butler

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ adventurous challenging slow-paced

315 pages | first published 2005

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A young girl wakes up in the wilderness with extensive injuries and no memories. As she recovers, the realisation that she has unnatural needs and abilities leads to a shocking discovery: she is Shori, a 53-year-old vampire. To have a future, she ...
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Summary of 3253 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 57%
tense 50%
challenging 39%
adventurous 38%
emotional 34%
reflective 17%
sad 11%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 23%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 19% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 36% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.73

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