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Now that I've read the whole series, I understand how it all leads up to this book. I had a little trouble getting into this book at first, because I wasn't a fan of how much the hierarchical society restricted things compared to the end of Mind of My Mind. I loved the character of Amber, and am impressed that Butler included a bisexual character and someone who completely accepted her queerness back in 1976. I kept rooting for Teray, even though it frequently felt hopless.

Overall, a great series to read.

being_b's review against another edition

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3.0

I am left with a burning question: What happens if a Patternist gets Clayark disease? I assume they lose their psychic abilities, but it isn't clear...

disabledbookdragon's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

book_nerd_1's review against another edition

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I don't really know what to say about the ending of the Patternmaster series(the first written).
I kind of expected it to end on something interesting about the future of the human species.
The story was good but you saw the ending coming miles away.

praetor's review

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adventurous challenging mysterious 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? Yes

3.75

owl_eerie's review

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fast-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

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