Imago by Octavia E. Butler

Imago

Xenogenesis #3

Octavia E. Butler

220 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

The stunning conclusion to a postapocalyptic trilogy about an alien species merging with humans—from "one of science fiction's finest writers" (The New York Times).Human and Oankali have been mating since the aliens first came to Earth to rescue t...

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Moods

adventurous 71%
reflective 54%
challenging 50%
dark 30%
hopeful 28%
tense 28%
emotional 27%
mysterious 18%
sad 8%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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