Mind of My Mind by Octavia E. Butler

217 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Description

From “one of science fiction’s finest writers”: A young woman with tremendous psychic power battles to set a new course for mankind (The New York Times).  The baby’s name is Mary, and her father is immortal. For thousands of years he has orchestra...

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Moods

dark 75%
tense 57%
adventurous 43%
challenging 42%
mysterious 29%
emotional 23%
reflective 23%
sad 6%
hopeful 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 30%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 37% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 25% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.09

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