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Octavia E. Butler
145 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781568580555
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Four Walls Eight Windows
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A perfect introduction for new readers and a must-have for avid fans, this New York Times Notable Book includes Bloodchild, winner of both the Hugo and the Nebula awards and Speech Sounds, winner of the Hugo Award. Appearing in print for the first...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,437 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
challenging 52%
adventurous 36%
mysterious 34%
emotional 32%
tense 26%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 17%
sad 11%
informative 7%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 18% | Character: 16% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 16% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 29% | No: 10% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Gore, Gun violenceModerate
Incest, Rape, Torture—
Octavia E. Butler
145 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781568580555
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Four Walls Eight Windows
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A perfect introduction for new readers and a must-have for avid fans, this New York Times Notable Book includes Bloodchild, winner of both the Hugo and the Nebula awards and Speech Sounds, winner of the Hugo Award. Appearing in print for the first...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,437 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
challenging 52%
adventurous 36%
mysterious 34%
emotional 32%
tense 26%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 17%
sad 11%
informative 7%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 18% | Character: 16% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 16% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 29% | No: 10% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Gore, Gun violenceModerate
Incest, Rape, Torture