So about a week ago, I received Fledgling by Octavia Butler from the library. Since I hate most things vampire nowadays, I was hesitant to read it. However, I have read Kindred which was excellent so I gave this a shot. Glad I did.
I loved the backstory behind the vampires, the plot, and all. However the most interesting bits of this book were 1. the physical and emotional effects (and essentially bondage) of a vampire's bite and how their clans and covens work, and 2. How experimentation and skin color were integral in the story.
Even though this book isnt going to be a favorite of mine like Kindred, it still held me until I was done with it. Actually, now that I think about it, "held" is not the right word. This book held me in literary chains until I could finish it and when I did, I immediately looked online, hoping there was a sequel. Unfortunately there is not but I did place most of Octavia Butler's other books on hold. I wish I was able to get them in time for my jury duty tomorrow but they arent there yet.
I will now proceed to attempt to lure my sister into deeper waters in reference to her book choice. She LOVES all this Twilight/ vampire stuff so she wants to read the book. However, I think I will withhold just how Fledgling differs from the conflict-less Mormon tale.
