Patternmaster

De: Octavia E. Butler

Narrado por: Robin Miles

An all-powerful ruler's son vies for control over the human race in this brilliant conclusion to the Patternist saga, from the critically acclaimed author of Parable of the Sower.

In the far future, the human race is divided into two groups striving for power. The Patternmaster rules over all, the leader of the telepathic Patternist race whose thoughts can destroy or heal at his whim. The only threat to his power are the Clayarks, mutant humans created by an alien pandemic, who now live either enslaved by the Patternists or in the wild.

Coransee, son of the ruling Patternmaster, wants the throne and will stop at nothing to get it, even if it means venturing into the wild mutant-infested hills to destroy a young apprentice—his equal and his brother.

©1976 Octavia E. Butler (P)2023 Grand Central Publishing

Spectacular

So powerfully written and performed by the reader. Cemented in my top three for sure.

Cool magic systems

I understand it was written in the 70s but I would have enjoyed more world building.

Read this one first

I read this book as the last in the patternist series, and I kind of wish I had read this one first.

Great read

My fifth time reading, still feel as if I read it for the first time.

Excellent

A great story, I only wish there were more. Her world is enticing and the characters are vivid.

Phenomenal series

Much respect to Octavia Butler…. What a genius! Brought a realistic black perspective to sci fi or fantasy. My only gripe is that there were only four books! I need that fifth 💐

It All Ties In

Mary's dream came to be and the descendants of the first family continue on. I completely enjoyed this series.

Excellent Ending!

I thoroughly enjoyed this story! It was a great end to the series. While it isn’t necessary to read Clay’s Ark before reading this one, I believe having read it gave me a deeper appreciation for the story and setting. 10/10.

Bringing it all together.

In this book, Octavia brilliantly blends all of the creations from all the books before it. Reading about a character’s using of an ability brought me back to the origin story of that ability.

Another banger

I enjoyed the mystery, action,love story, and social messaging of this series. I was felt wanting more.