Patternmaster by Octavia E. Butler

224 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced
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An all-powerful ruler's son vies for control over the human race in this brilliant conclusion to the Patternist saga, from the critically acclaimed author of Parable of the Sower.In the far future, the human race is divided into two groups strivin...

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Moods

adventurous 71%
dark 61%
tense 57%
challenging 30%
mysterious 22%
reflective 19%
emotional 17%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.89

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