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Octavia E. Butler

Fledgling

Octavia E. ButlerFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Octavia E. Butler

Fledgling

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler follows Shori Matthews, a young Black vampire with amnesia, as she uncovers her identity and origins while evading those who seek to kill her. As she navigates this dangerous world, Shori discovers that her attackers' motivations are rooted in prejudice. The narrative explores themes of race, memory, and survival in a distinctive science-fiction setting. The book contains sexual content, racism, and violence.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Fantastical

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

37,829 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Octavia E. Butler's Fledgling offers a unique twist on vampire lore with its exploration of identity and societal structures, earning praise for its compelling protagonist and thought-provoking themes. However, some reviews note the pacing can be uneven and that certain relationships may discomfort readers. Overall, it's a bold and intriguing narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fledgling?

Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler appeals to readers who enjoy speculative fiction with strong, complex characters and themes of identity and survival. Fans of Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire and Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series will find similar intrigue and depth in Butler's unique take on vampire lore.

4.1

37,829 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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