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Octavia E. Butler

Wild Seed

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"Wild Seed" by Octavia E. Butler is a captivating and thought-provoking work of science fiction that explores themes of power, identity, and survival. The novel, which was first published in 1980, is the first in Butler's Patternist series and tells the story of two ancient African beings, Doro and Anyanwu, who possess the ability to jump from body to body and heal themselves, respectively. The novel begins in pre-colonial Africa, where Doro, a powerful and ruthless immortal, has been traveling the world for centuries, searching for others like him and enslaving them to serve his own desires. He comes across Anyanwu, a healer and shape-shifter who has lived for hundreds of years and has the ability to cure any illness and take on any form. Doro is immediately drawn to Anyanwu's powers and sees her as a valuable addition to his collection of immortals. He proposes that they travel to America together and build a community of their own. Anyanwu, who is wary of Doro's intentions, eventually agrees to join him, but soon realizes that she is not immune to his control. Doro's power is such that he can force Anyanwu to do his bidding, and she finds herself unable to escape his grasp. As the two immortals build their community in the American South, they come into conflict with each other, as Anyanwu struggles to maintain her own identity and autonomy in the face of Doro's overwhelming power. Butler's writing is masterful, and she skillfully weaves together themes of power, identity, and survival in a way that is both thought-provoking and engaging. The novel raises important questions about the nature of power and the ways in which it can be used and abused. It also explores the concept of identity and what it means to be human, as Anyanwu and Doro grapple with their own sense of self and their place in the world. Overall, "Wild Seed" is a powerful and compelling work of science fiction that is not to be missed. It is a novel that will challenge readers to think deeply about the nature of power and the human condition, and it will leave them questioning their own assumptions about the world around them...

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