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Patternmaster

Octavia E. Butler
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Patternmaster

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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Octavia E. Butler

Patternmaster

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Far Future Earth

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Patternmaster by Octavia E. Butler is set in a future where telepathically connected individuals, called Patternists, dominate society. The protagonist, Teray, navigates conflicts with powerful leaders and explores the dynamics of freedom and control. The novel delves into themes of power, hierarchy, and human connection within a complex and evolving world.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Challenging

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.3

11,069 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Patternmaster by Octavia E. Butler is praised for its imaginative world-building and compelling exploration of power dynamics. Readers appreciate Butler's skillful storytelling and depth of character development. However, some find the plot's pace uneven and the conclusion somewhat abrupt. Overall, it's considered a thought-provoking addition to the sci-fi genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Patternmaster?

Readers who relish Patternmaster by Octavia E. Butler enjoy speculative fiction exploring themes of power dynamics and social hierarchy. Fans of Dune by Frank Herbert or The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, who appreciate intricate world-building and complex character interactions, would find it compelling.

4.3

11,069 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Far Future Earth

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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