A review by matttruss
Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler

mysterious reflective tense medium-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

4.5

Octavia is so good.  I adored Parable of the Sower/Talents and Wild Seed did not disappoint as a follow-up for me.  The whole premise is so unique and such a great look at greed and power...the power struggles, oh boy can Octavia write a power struggle.  There is so much at play in this book, so many critiques of religion, and race dynamics and how we treat people who are different, fear, commentary on slavery.  It's a whirlwind of a power-packed book.  Not to mention she'll have you hating a character one page and feeling sorry for them the next.  Ugh, just so good.  I'm planning to work through the entire catalog and am excited to continue on.
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