Adulthood Rites by Octavia E. Butler

Adulthood Rites

Xenogenesis #2

Octavia E. Butler

279 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-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 63%
reflective 61%
challenging 52%
tense 45%
dark 40%
emotional 32%
mysterious 23%
hopeful 19%
sad 13%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 18%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 37% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.13

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