Fledgling: Octavia E. Butler's extraordinary final novel

In the novel "The Atlantic," a young girl wakes up in the woods with no memory of who she is, only to discover that she is a fifty-three-year-old vampire in terrible danger. She must learn about her power and desires to save herself from those who want her dead. Butler's novel is praised for its prescience and its exploration of far-reaching issues of race, sex, power, and what it means to be human.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

The Octavia Butler novel for our times, "The Atlantic," has been hailed as a masterpiece that completely devours the genre that gave rise to it. Written by renowned, bestselling author Octavia E. Butler, this final ground-breaking novel is a must-read for anyone who loves speculative fiction.

The story follows Shori, a young girl who wakes up in the woods, gravely injured and alone, with no memory of what happened or who she is. As she heals, she realizes that she isn't like the people around her, which leads to a shocking discovery. She is a fifty-three-year-old vampire, and in terrible danger. To save herself, Shori must learn anew everything about the power and desires that she holds, the life that was stolen from her, and those who want her dead.

Praise for Octavia E. Butler has been pouring in from all corners. The New York Times has hailed her as "the new queen of science fiction," and her novel has been described as "unmatched" for its peculiar prescience. Gloria Steinem has praised Butler's prose for its compelling precision, and Guardian has called her one of the most significant literary artists of the twentieth century.

Junot Díaz has also expressed his admiration for Butler, calling her a visionary. Viola Davis has praised her evocative, often troubling novels for exploring far-reaching issues of race, sex, power, and what it means to be human.

In conclusion, "The Atlantic" is a must-read for anyone who loves speculative fiction. It is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the depths of human nature and the consequences of our choices. Octavia E. Butler is a master of her craft, and her work will continue to inspire and challenge readers for generations to come.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 188 x 198 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472281098