![]() ![]() While I liked the concept of time-travel in this book, I wish the plot was developed a little bit more. The story had a lot of repeating occurrences told in different ways that ended up becoming predictable.Īfter reading this book, I thought that Butler was a historical fiction author, but after reading the essay at the end, I guess she usually writes more science fiction than I thought. The main plot in this story had a lot of potential, but sort of fell short for me in terms of a gripping, evolving story. Butler teases us with the potential of character growth for others in the story, but they instead (Rufus especially) seem to end up back where they began. I like to see ALL characters (villains, heroes, and supporting characters alike) experience some sort of character development. It seems that only the heroes who travelled through time experienced heightened levels of character growth, which is a little disappointing. *SPOILER* I had hope for Rufus to turn around his attitude in the end, but the fact he tried to rape our hero made me hate him and lose what hope I had left for his character development. Rape (or the discussion of it) is commonly referred to in this story due to the circumstances surrounding slavery in the 1800’s, which makes me cringe as much as the next person, but I’m very grateful the author did not get graphic when this occurred I know it happened in the book, but I was spared vivid descriptions about it. Dana and Kevin share a couple of sex scenes, but Butler does not dwell on describing them in too much detail, which I am always grateful for. It can help readers network with one another better. I also like it when study questions are included after a story to invite readers to discuss the themes contained in the book. I thought it was neat that an essay was included at the end of the book that highlighted the author’s historical work on the novel as well as compared this genre to her others in the past. about how time-travel worked in this story, but she showed them traveling through time instead of telling us about it, which was an effective choice that kept the story plot-driven instead of genre-driven. Being a sci-fi author, Butler could have gone into the depths of the physics, etc. The author did not overcomplicate the concept, which I appreciated. Just pick your favorite from our complete list of the best Octavia Butler books below, or start from the top and work your way down - you won’t regret diving into any of these iconic titles. Whether you’re looking for startlingly accurate commentary on modern-day society, fascinating aliens with intricate social structures, or just want to expand your mind with some of the best science fiction of the twentieth century, Octavia Butler has got you covered. ![]() Yet from these humble beginnings grew a literary mind full of piercing insight and unique perspectives on the human condition. A shy, bullied child with mild dyslexia, Butler spent much of her time in the library, falling in love with fairy tales and science fiction novels. These days, the name “Octavia Butler” is rightly spoken in the same breath as all the great classic sci-fi authors - but few would have predicted her rise to prominence when she was young. The 13 Best Octavia Butler Books Everyone Should Read ![]()
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