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Unexpected Stories by Octavia E. Butler

josiee123's review against another edition

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Library book returned 

micahhortonhallett's review against another edition

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5.0

My onnly problem with this work was that it didn't have anywhere close to enough pages.

cclift1114's review against another edition

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5.0

Two well-written short stories. I only wish they were longer because I would have loved to have more about each story.

writinwater's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

3.0

steller0707's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

bookofcinz's review against another edition

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3.0

First book my Butler and it wont be my last. I liked the two stories in this book but I felt it would have been better if they were both fully developed individual books.

neglet's review against another edition

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Two early, previously unpublished stories by the SF master. The longer one is fairly well-developed and self-contained, an interesting exploration of themes of cooperation and coercion foreshadowing the Xenogenesis series. 5e shorter one feels more incomplete, but definitely foreshadows some of her more contemporary set works. Interesting to read.

chknptpie's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

djvuuu's review against another edition

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adventurous informative inspiring mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

willdpage's review against another edition

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3.0

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