Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

Dawn

Xenogenesis #1

Octavia E. Butler

264 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Description

An alien race calls on one woman to revive mankind after Earth’s apocalypse in this science fiction classic from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower.Lilith Iyapo has just lost her husband and son when atomic fire consumes Earth—the la...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,081 reviews

Moods

dark 63%
challenging 55%
mysterious 48%
tense 48%
adventurous 47%
reflective 41%
emotional 32%
sad 14%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 20%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 27% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 23% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.14

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