Pattern Master by Octavia E. Butler

191 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

The combined mind-force of a telepathic race, Patternist thoughts can destroy, heal, rule. For the strongest mind commands the entire pattern and all within. Now the son of the Patternmaster craves this ultimate power, He has murdered or enslaved ...

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Moods

adventurous 75%
dark 60%
tense 57%
challenging 35%
reflective 20%
mysterious 18%
emotional 17%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 41%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.88

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