fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced

224 pages | first published 1989

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Child of two species, but part of neither, a new being must find his way. Human and Oankali have been mating since the aliens first came to Earth to rescue the few survivors of an annihilating nuclear war. The Oankali began a massive breeding proj...
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Summary of 1738 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
reflective 56%
challenging 51%
dark 30%
tense 30%
emotional 28%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%
funny 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 18%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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