Imago by Octavia E. Butler

Imago

Xenogenesis #3

Octavia E. Butler

230 pages • first pub 1989 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Child of two species, but part of neither, a new being must find his way. Human and Oankali have been mating since the aliens first came to Earth to rescue the few survivors of an annihilating nuclear war. The Oankali began a massive breeding proj...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,367 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
reflective 53%
challenging 51%
dark 31%
tense 31%
emotional 27%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 18%
sad 8%
inspiring 7%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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