Survivor by Octavia E. Butler

185 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Know Thy EnemyThey fled from an Earth ravaged by plague and violence, seeking to fulfill their holy mission -- to discover a new home for humanity. But instead of landing in a peace-filled paradise, Earth's Missionaries find themselves caught betw...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
challenging 47%
dark 47%
tense 47%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 27%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 23% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 73% | No: 20% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.73

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