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Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler

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lns242's review against another edition

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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? Yes

4.75

jaimekaya's review against another edition

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4.0

I didn’t like this book at first and found it a little hard to get into. I was disappointed because I love everything Octavia Butler has written, but this book quickly gets interesting.

Doro is highly unlikable, but you’ll love Anyanwu.

I won’t say anything else to avoid spoilers, but give this book a chance if it’s not catching your interest!

readingafrica's review against another edition

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5.0

loved the Nigerian influences. Sci-fi/fantasy with a bit of historical fiction.

annab802's review against another edition

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challenging dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

allie_rose's review

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4.0

I liked the exploration of Anwyanu’s powers and the codependent and toxic relationship between her and Doro. So many fucked up sexual happenings that it makes the Lannister twincest of George R Martin seem like easygoing child’s play

bookish_withsky's review against another edition

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4.0

I don't really know what to say about this one. It was interesting and the strangest enemies to lovers I have ever read. There are so many discussion topics within this one that I think it makes for a perfect book club read. Genuinely, holy shit. I loved it.