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Fledgling

Octavia E. Butler

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Fledgling

by Octavia E. Butler
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Captivating exploration of race, identity, and vampirism.

Recommendation: - This book is a must-read for fans of Octavia E. Butler's captivating storytelling and thought-provoking themes. - Fledgling stands out for its unique twist on the vampire genre, combining elements of science fiction and social commentary. - With its complex protagonist and exploration of race, identity, and humanity, this book offers a fresh and captivating take on the genre.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best Fantasy Novel (2006)
  • Lambda Literary Award Nominee for Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror (2005)
  • Endeavour Award Nominee (2006)
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Fledgling

by Octavia E. Butler
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ISBN: 9780446696166
Author: Octavia E. Butler
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Date of Publication: 2007-01-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror
Related Topics: Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fiction, Supernatural, Fantasy, Vampires, Paranormal
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 32273 readers)

Description

Fledgling, Octavia Butler's new novel after a seven year break, is the story of an apparently young, amnesiac girl whose alarmingly inhuman needs and abilities lead her to a startling conclusion: She is in fact a genetically modified, 53-year-old vampire. Forced to discover what she can about her stolen former life, she must at the same time learn who wanted - and still wants - to destroy her and those she cares for and how she can save herself. Fledgling is a captivating novel that tests the limits of "otherness" and questions what it means to be truly human.
 

Captivating exploration of race, identity, and vampirism.

Recommendation: - This book is a must-read for fans of Octavia E. Butler's captivating storytelling and thought-provoking themes. - Fledgling stands out for its unique twist on the vampire genre, combining elements of science fiction and social commentary. - With its complex protagonist and exploration of race, identity, and humanity, this book offers a fresh and captivating take on the genre.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best Fantasy Novel (2006)
  • Lambda Literary Award Nominee for Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror (2005)
  • Endeavour Award Nominee (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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