Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler

Fledgling

Octavia E. Butler

310 pages • first pub 2005 (view editions)

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A reader who enjoys dark, thought-provoking explorations of societal issues through the lens of speculative fiction, blending tension and mystery with nuanced examinations of identity and power.

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"A master storyteller, Butler casts an unflinching eye on racism, sexism, poverty, and ignorance and lets the reader see the terror and beauty of human nature." -- The Washington Post  This is the story of an apparently young, amnesiac girl whose ...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 9,462 reviews

Moods

dark: 77%

mysterious: 60%

tense: 53%

adventurous: 34%

challenging: 34%

emotional: 33%

reflective: 20%

sad: 14%

hopeful: 4%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 2%

funny: 1%

Pace

23% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

63% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

39% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

89% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

46% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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