haylzno's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
By far my favorite of the trilogy. I loved following Lillith and her moral struggles (not the focus in books 2 & 3)
I loved the introduction to the Oankali, their world, their customs, and their demands of the surviving humans.
Truly, Octavia Butler is a genius.
I loved the introduction to the Oankali, their world, their customs, and their demands of the surviving humans.
Truly, Octavia Butler is a genius.
Graphic: Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child death, War, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Genocide
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