Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler

248 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction magical realism science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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In an "epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant" story of love and hate, two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together -- and changing the destiny of the human race (Viola Davis). Doro knows no hig...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,791 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
challenging 51%
adventurous 49%
emotional 48%
tense 42%
reflective 36%
mysterious 28%
sad 23%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.17

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