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carolina_has_an_idea's review against another edition
adventurous
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? N/A
5.0
milen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jkdehaven's review against another edition
4.0
The book Unexpected Stories contains two short stories by Octavia Butler. The first story, "A Necessary Being", tells of the conflict within a tribe as a new potential leader from the outside is discovered. The tribe is divided up into caste systems and is struggling to survive when they receive a new hope for survival. The second story, "Childfinder", tells the story of a woman who helps to discover children with telepathic abilities while trying to protect them from a mysterious white organization. Both of these stories were interesting and quick to read. I liked the brief worldbuilding that each accomplished, especially with the elements of magical realism.
jackserio's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ducksfloat's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Catch me crying on the brown line. I'm always astounded at Octavia Butlers character development in so few pages.
hollywould's review against another edition
4.0
Really interesting speculative stories, suicidal and political orders. Took some time to understand the world building. The second feels too real.
belleoftheb00ks's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0