Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

9 hours, 20 minutes first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Description

In a world devastated by nuclear war with humanity on the edge of extinction, aliens finally make contact. They rescue those humans they can, keeping most survivors in suspended animation while the aliens begin the slow process of rehabilitating t...

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Moods

dark 63%
challenging 55%
tense 49%
mysterious 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: 26% | 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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