Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

Dawn

Xenogenesis #1

Octavia E. Butler

342 pages • first pub 1987 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Description

One woman is called upon to rebuild the future of humankind after a nuclear war, in this revelatory post-apocalyptic tale from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. When Lilith lyapo wakes from a centuries-long sleep, she finds herse...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,052 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
challenging 55%
tense 51%
mysterious 48%
adventurous 47%
reflective 41%
emotional 33%
sad 15%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 25% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.14

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