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104 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781596069831
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Subterranean Press
Publication date: 24 June 2014
Description
"The novella "A Necessary Being" showcases Octavia E. Butler's ability to create alien yet fully believable "others." Tahneh's father was a Hao, one of a dwindling race whose leadership abilities render them so valuable that their members are capt...
Community Reviews Summary of 725 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
dark 36%
challenging 35%
reflective 34%
tense 33%
emotional 30%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 13%
informative 5%
sad 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 30% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, ConfinementModerate
Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Physical abuse
104 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781596069831
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Subterranean Press
Publication date: 24 June 2014
Description
"The novella "A Necessary Being" showcases Octavia E. Butler's ability to create alien yet fully believable "others." Tahneh's father was a Hao, one of a dwindling race whose leadership abilities render them so valuable that their members are capt...
Community Reviews Summary of 725 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
dark 36%
challenging 35%
reflective 34%
tense 33%
emotional 30%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 13%
informative 5%
sad 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 30% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, ConfinementModerate
Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Physical abuse