![]() This book begins in 1690 in Western Africa when Doro, a man in appearance but with extraordinary powers, finally tracks down Anyanwu, a woman who is almost equally as supernatural. Together, they travel to Doro's colony in the New World where he "collects" people like them, people with special abilities. However, things take a turn when Anyanwu learns she is not as special to Doro as she believes she is. I really admire Butler's novel Kindred and so this other novel of hers seemed like a natural reading selection. Interestingly, I began reading Wild Seed back in February, and then left it at school when the building closed on March 13th... it was only a week ago that I was allowed back in the building and could finish the story! I want to like this book more than I do. I see a lot of important themes rushing forward alongside the narrative, but I wish there was a fmore compelling plot to structure the whole thing. As it is, Anyanwu is a formidable protagonist and I would say Wild Seed is worth the read!
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