Xenogenesis: Dawn / Adulthood Rites / Imago by Octavia E. Butler

Xenogenesis: Dawn / Adulthood Rites / Imago

Xenogenesis #1-3

Octavia E. Butler

726 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In the aftermath of Earth's final war, Lilith awakens to see a shadowy figure -- Jdahya, one of the Oankali, a race that has decided to save the human race from itself. Lilith learns that the Oankali are gene traders who interbreed with failing sp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,316 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
challenging 66%
reflective 63%
dark 54%
emotional 46%
tense 46%
mysterious 24%
hopeful 19%
sad 18%
inspiring 12%
funny 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 29% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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