311 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472263667
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Headline
Publication date: 20 August 2019
Description
This first Earthseed novel by ground-breaking writer Octavia E. Butler feel like a prophetic nod to our current world. If you were glued to The Handmaid's Tale, you'll love this beautiful new edition of a seminal American classic.We are coming apa...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,867 reviews
Moods
tense 59%
challenging 49%
adventurous 47%
emotional 47%
reflective 45%
sad 39%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 5%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Rape, Slavery, Cannibalism
311 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472263667
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Headline
Publication date: 20 August 2019
Description
This first Earthseed novel by ground-breaking writer Octavia E. Butler feel like a prophetic nod to our current world. If you were glued to The Handmaid's Tale, you'll love this beautiful new edition of a seminal American classic.We are coming apa...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,867 reviews
Moods
tense 59%
challenging 49%
adventurous 47%
emotional 47%
reflective 45%
sad 39%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 5%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Rape, Slavery, Cannibalism