A review by andyblake
Patternmaster by Octavia E. Butler

adventurous challenging dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

In this conclusion of the Patternist series, Butler once again weaves a compelling tale in a speculative future. I felt that this book was a bit faster-paced than the others in the series, yet there was still plenty of time to sit with the characters in their struggles, failures, and triumphs. I read this as part of Dr. Briana Whiteside's Octavia Bulter Mixtape class on Substack and TikTok.