Fledgling: Octavia E. Butler's Extraordinary Final Novel by Octavia E. Butler

Fledgling: Octavia E. Butler's Extraordinary Final Novel

Octavia E. Butler

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ adventurous challenging slow-paced

304 pages | first published 2005

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The final ground-breaking novel from renowned, bestselling author Octavia E. Butler. A young girl wakes up in the woods, gravely injured and alone, with no memory of what happened or who she is. As Shori heals, she realises that she isn't like th...
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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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