Survivor by Octavia E. Butler

185 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

Know Thy EnemyThey fled from an Earth ravaged by plague and violence, seeking to fulfill their holy mission -- to discover a new home for humanity. But instead of landing in a peace-filled paradise, Earth's Missionaries find themselves caught betw...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
dark 46%
challenging 38%
tense 30%
sad 15%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 25%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 22% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 81% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.77

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