Patternmaster by Octavia E. Butler

5 hours, 28 minutes first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced
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Description

The Patternist is a telepathic race, commanded by the Patternmaster, whose thoughts can destroy, heal, rule. Coransee, son of the ruling Patternmaster, wants the throne and will stop at nothing to get it, including venture into the wild mutant-inf...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,527 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
dark 61%
tense 57%
challenging 31%
mysterious 23%
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: 48% | 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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