Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler

Wild Seed

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Octavia E. Butler with Robin Miles (Narrator)

11 hours, 9 minutes • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction magical realism science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

In an "epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant" story of love and hate, two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together -- and changing the destiny of the human race (Viola Davis). Doro knows no highe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,918 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
challenging 50%
adventurous 49%
emotional 44%
reflective 40%
tense 39%
mysterious 27%
sad 22%
hopeful 5%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 17%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 67% | Yes: 19% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.18

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