codenameivy 's review for:

Clay's Ark by Octavia E. Butler

5.0

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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wow. i did not expect what a rollercoaster ride this book would be.
i don’t understand why this is the third book in the series. there’s little to no connection to the first two.
but as a standalone? absolutely incredible.
i’d describe it more as a survival/psychological horror with sci fi elements rather than your typical science fiction story. 
the last 50 or so pages left me speechless.
still debating if i should read survivor but i’ll definitely finish off the series with “patternmaster”