A review by snowless
Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler

challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I love Octavia Butler and this book did prompt a lot of reflection around some of the themes she often covers, but I found the scenes of intimacy disturbing given the age the main character appears. I also thought the book as a whole was a bit too dialogue-heavy, though Butler is a master of dialogue.
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