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A review by year23
Survivor by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I am surprised at how much I liked this - even with the problematic race/color essentialism replicated in the Kohn, which I think is why Butler disavowed it - it’s a creative and compelling narrative. I see the Star Trek (or even Doctor Who) allusions here and that may be why I liked it more than expected.
The Tehkohn culture was super interesting, as was the relationship between Diut and Alanna. The theme of survival is strong and I think there are important questions explored in this story that are relevant today (as is common with Butler stories!).
The Tehkohn culture was super interesting, as was the relationship between Diut and Alanna. The theme of survival is strong and I think there are important questions explored in this story that are relevant today (as is common with Butler stories!).