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Fledgling

By: Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
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This is the story of an apparently young, amnesiac girl whose alarmingly unhuman 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.

©2005 Octavia E. Butler (P)2020 Recorded Books
Fantasy Genetic Engineering Paranormal Paranormal & Urban Science Fiction Vampires
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This has to be one of the most common-sensical, tragic, and heart-warming approaches to the vampire legend I've ever read or listened to. I really wish the author hadn't passed away not long after publishing this, as I'd really like to read more stories based on the premise. This story seems to have many layers which appealed to me. It addressed and portrayed unusual relationships, cultural baggage, loss, triumph--often loss and triumph were intermixed--love, difficulties in getting past appearances and personal paradigms, courage under immense pressure, evil, complacence, duty, and sense of duty. It is a complex story from a complex author, but without the author talking down to the reader, and well worth the read. There were a number of social and psychological lessons to be appreciated here, though the story does not appear to be written primarily as a message-novel. In addition, the narrator was excellent. I enjoyed her voice(s) and her narration was fluid enough and passionate enough that I often forgot I was listening to someone read the story. I'll be looking for more of her work. :)

Great novel from a great author

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A slightly new twist on the vampire story but extremely uncomfortable pedophilia undertones and long drawn out explanations of procedures.

Not my favorite

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I liked it but I knew (guessed) that one of the symbionts would die so it took me a while to finish it

I really liked this book

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I find all of Octavia butler’s writing to be compelling. I love that her characters are compelled to learn to survive

Compelling

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This story had several twists and turns that kept me eagerly engaged! I would recommend this book!

Incredible book

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This is so far my least favorite Octavia Butler novel, but it is still good, thought provoking and worth a read, especially if you are a Butler fan. The opening is unforgettable and there are a few parts that made a deep impression on me. Like her books tend to do.

Regarding another reviewer’s disgust at what appears to be a sexual encounter with a child and older man, all I can say is that person stopped reading too soon. I believe are supposed to be challenged by the sexual nature of the characters but — this is a vampire story AND the main character is not exactly what she first seems.

As usual Butler reveals overarching social structures we may take for a given — by scrambling or discarding them.

Not my fave but still a worthwhile read

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Wonderful read, filled with mystery and adventure. Ms. Bulter's writing just wows me with ever word. May she be spreading Wildseeds around the universe for those who know. Grateful!

Another wonderful read by Ms. Butler

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Pretend the MC is in a 20 year old body and the book is good.

I just

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I almost didn’t get this book because of these ridiculously hyperbolic reviews about the fact that the main character is said to look like a child yet still engages in adult activities, particularly sex. There are no explicit details surrounding the sexual acts, it occurs very early in the novel, and it has little to no bearing on the actual story and plot, which is entertaining. A good, simple alternative vampire story for anyone who enjoys the genre.

Don’t pay attention to some of these reviews

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Not the typical Vampire read but still good for Halloween. An introduction to readers on her take on transformation.

Butler us all about Transformation

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