Adulthood Rites by Octavia E. Butler

Adulthood Rites

Xenogenesis #2

Octavia E. Butler

355 pages • first pub 1988 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

In this sequel to Dawn, Lilith Iyapo has given birth to what looks like a normal human boy named Akin. But Akin actually has five parents: a male and female human, a male and female Oankali, and a sexless Ooloi. The Oankali and Ooloi are part of a...

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Moods

adventurous 61%
reflective 57%
challenging 56%
tense 44%
dark 43%
emotional 31%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 19%
sad 15%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 19%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 35% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 38% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.13

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