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Mind of my mind

Mind of my mind

Literary FictionScience Fiction
Pages
224
Published
1977
Language
English

Synopsis

This novel explores the early life of Doro, a powerful telepath who can seize bodies and minds. As she navigates her own burgeoning abilities and the complex relationships that shape her, Doro grapples with the legacy of her past and the future of her kind. It's a story about identity, power, and the search for belonging.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ComplexThought-ProvokingDarkEmotional
Coming of Age

Genres

Literary Fiction Science Fiction Espionage Thriller Contemporary Literature Fantasy Paranormal

About the author

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Octavia E. Butler

An American science fiction writer, one of the best-known among the few African-American women in the field. [Comment by Tricia Sullivan, on The Guardian][1]: Octavia E Butler (1947–2006) > I was teaching in New York when I came across Octavia E Butler's Kindred in a secondary-school catalogue of novels recommended to support diversity. It caught my attention because Butler was described as a science-fiction writer. I thought I was familiar with science fiction, but I'd never heard of her...

Characters

DoroProtagonist
All characters in Mind of my mind

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Mind of My Mind part of a series?

    This novel is the second book in Octavia E. Butler's Patternist series, but it can be read as a standalone story. While it expands on the universe, it focuses on a distinct set of characters and a self-contained plot.

  • How does Mind of My Mind connect to other Octavia E. Butler books?

    Mind of My Mind is a foundational text within Butler's Patternist series, exploring the origins and development of the psychic abilities that define the Patternists. It delves into the early history of Doro and his offspring, setting the stage for later books like Patternmaster.

  • Does Mind of My Mind have a non-linear narrative?

    The story unfolds chronologically, primarily following the development of Mary and her powers. While it references past events, the narrative structure itself is linear.