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A review by alexareads27
Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This is a tough one to rate. The premise of a Black vampire with amnesia was really intriguing to me and there were many points where I was invested in the storyline. But, I couldn’t really get past the basically pedophilic content of Shori looking like an 11 year old with an adult brain. Some parts were very disturbing to read and I only kept going because this was a pick for my book club. The writing felt really off in a lot of parts.
It’s very heavy on description and felt very slow in the last third of the novel. I think I understand what Butler was trying to do here and in some sections it was successful but it ultimately didn’t work for me.
It’s very heavy on description and felt very slow in the last third of the novel. I think I understand what Butler was trying to do here and in some sections it was successful but it ultimately didn’t work for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
Moderate: Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Violence