Mind of My Mind by Octavia E. Butler

217 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging dark medium-paced
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From “one of science fiction’s finest writers”: A young woman with tremendous psychic power battles to set a new course for mankind (The New York Times).  The baby’s name is Mary, and her father is immortal. For thousands of years he has orchestra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,144 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
tense 57%
challenging 44%
adventurous 41%
mysterious 33%
emotional 27%
reflective 26%
sad 7%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 32%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 33% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.11

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