Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

Dawn

Xenogenesis #1

Octavia E. Butler

248 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Description

Lilith Iyapo has just lost her husband and son when atomic fire consumes Earth—the last stage of the planet’s final war. Hundreds of years later Lilith awakes, deep in the hold of a massive alien spacecraft piloted by the Oankali—who arrived just ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,017 reviews

Moods

dark 63%
challenging 56%
tense 49%
adventurous 48%
mysterious 48%
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: 29% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.14

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