Adulthood Rites by Octavia E. Butler

Adulthood Rites

Xenogenesis #2

Octavia E. Butler

277 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The futures of both mankind and an alien species rest in the hands of one hybrid son in the award-winning science fiction author’s masterful sequel to Dawn.Nuclear war had nearly destroyed mankind when the Oankali came to the rescue, saving humani...

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Moods

adventurous 63%
reflective 61%
challenging 52%
tense 44%
dark 40%
emotional 32%
mysterious 23%
hopeful 18%
sad 13%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 17%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 37% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 37% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.13

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