A review by katherine_kelley
Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler

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

1.75

Screw this book! Who said this was good? How? The pedophilic stuff was wayyyy worse than I thought it would be going in. I want to say I know why Butler put that in this, but I would be lying. It was just gross, and if you didn't know, pedophilia is normal and okay in this world. So just know that going in. I'll never forget this book, that's for sure. I also didn't connect to the plot, and the book just ended. I would have given this 2.5-3 stars. If it weren't for the abrupt ending, I would have said the pedophilia stuff was just not for me and the purpose was over my head. However, I literally have no idea why the main character had to be a sexualized child, and the book ends before it could convince me. RIP Octavia Butler, though, because she probably would have made this a series which might have righted my problems with the novel. I hope I have more luck with Butler's other works because so far, I have only really liked one. 
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