Patternmaster by Octavia E. Butler

Patternmaster

Patternmaster #4

Octavia E. Butler

202 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced
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Description

The combined mind-force of a telepathic race, Patternist thoughts can destroy, heal, rule. For the strongest mind commands the entire pattern and all within. Now the son of the Patternmaster craves this ultimate power, He has murdered or enslaved ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,523 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
dark 61%
tense 56%
challenging 31%
mysterious 22%
reflective 20%
emotional 18%
hopeful 3%
sad 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 26% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 32% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.89

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