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writethruchaos's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
booksjessreads's review against another edition
informative
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fast-paced
4.0
I was pleasantly surprised by this biography of Octavia E. Butler and I enjoyed the writing style in which Zoboi used to detail Butler's life. I felt the longer pages, contrasted with regular poems and quotes from Butler broke up the next nicely. They were all informative in their own way and provided different perspectives and snapshots of Octavia's life without being too abstract.
I learned a lot about Butler, and this also allowed me to reflect on my reading of Kindred and there was a whole other level of understanding for the characters. I have only read Kindred, out of all of Butler's works, but it also enabled me to understand the meaning and context behind other works, such as Parable of the Sower.
I am not a biography person, but I really enjoyed the creativity of this book and it was really informative. Very thankful that Ibi Zoboi wrote this and made it into such a great collection.
I learned a lot about Butler, and this also allowed me to reflect on my reading of Kindred and there was a whole other level of understanding for the characters. I have only read Kindred, out of all of Butler's works, but it also enabled me to understand the meaning and context behind other works, such as Parable of the Sower.
I am not a biography person, but I really enjoyed the creativity of this book and it was really informative. Very thankful that Ibi Zoboi wrote this and made it into such a great collection.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Miscarriage and Misogyny
cdb2453's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
What I most enjoyed about this book was the chapters explaining about Octavia's life. I am intrigued by her stories and find myself curious to read one, even though I'm not a huge science fiction fan. I also could tell a lot of thought and care went into this book being that Octavia is the author's hero/inspiration. Fianlly, this is a personal preference, but I don't have a lot of patience for poetry, and I didn't enjoy the parts in verse, but I think others may enjoy it.
abeattie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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reflective
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5.0
taraminter's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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5.0
lispylibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
a super fun and interesting weaving of Octavia Butler's life and her poems.
beardedbarista's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to PRHAudio for this complimentary audiobook! What a wonderful and short glimpse of Octavia E. Butlers life! I am still yet to read her work but learning more about her life has me hankering to read Parable of the Sower soon!