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ruth_bookdevourer's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
squigglesbug's review
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
thednfdarling's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
rorilisa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
2.0
baldwinme40's review against another edition
5.0
I went straight to the library website to put a hold on the sequel, but stopped. This was far more real and scary than anything I usually read. It gave me nightmares and uh, I need to go back to some light fantasy for a few days before I get too stressed out. Incredible book, tho!
k_shanahan's review against another edition
5.0
Writing my dissertation using this book. I feel like it's going to be special to me forever now.
kaamezcua2's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism and Violence
sturgeonfish's review against another edition
4.0
as always from octavia butler, vivid characters and scenes and a very compelling story.