Butler, Octavia E.

Fledgling

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ISBN 13:: 9781583226902
author:: Butler, Octavia E.
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Seven Stories Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 157mm X 28mm
Genre:: Fiction - Science Fiction
Condition:: New
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Octavia E. Butler's Fledgling is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human nature. The story follows a young, amnesiac girl whose unusual needs and abilities lead her to a startling discovery: she is a genetically modified, 53-year-old vampire. As she struggles to uncover her stolen past, she must also navigate a world that seeks to destroy her and those she cares about. Butler's lean prose and strong protagonists have earned her numerous literary awards, including the MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant, the Nebula Award, and the Hugo Award. In Fledgling, she tests the limits of "otherness" and raises important questions about what it means to be truly human. With its unique blend of science fiction and social commentary, Fledgling is a captivating novel that will appeal to readers interested in exploring the human condition.

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