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Octavia E. Butler
175 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780783894027
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A perfect introduction for new readers and a must-have for avid fans, this New York Times Notable Book includes Bloodchild, winner of both the Hugo and the Nebula awards and Speech Sounds, winner of the Hugo Award. Appearing in print for the first...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,892 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
challenging 52%
mysterious 38%
adventurous 35%
emotional 32%
tense 29%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 15%
sad 12%
informative 8%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 19% | Character: 14% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 18% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 16% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Gore, ViolenceModerate
Incest, Rape, Death—
Octavia E. Butler
175 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780783894027
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A perfect introduction for new readers and a must-have for avid fans, this New York Times Notable Book includes Bloodchild, winner of both the Hugo and the Nebula awards and Speech Sounds, winner of the Hugo Award. Appearing in print for the first...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,892 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
challenging 52%
mysterious 38%
adventurous 35%
emotional 32%
tense 29%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 15%
sad 12%
informative 8%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 19% | Character: 14% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 18% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 16% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Gore, ViolenceModerate
Incest, Rape, Death