Survivor

Definitely the most awkward and undeveloped novel of Butler. Many themes and story beats in this book were later executed better in her later works (most clearly in the Lilith's Brood trilogy). Just like Wild Seed and Mind of my Mind, this book is very much about a broken, abusive relationship. In this specific case, it feels a little too problematic, which is probably why Butler ended up pulling the book out of print... But it's still a decent read, well worth reading for completionists.