Lilith's Brood by Octavia E. Butler

Lilith's Brood

Xenogenesis #1-3

Octavia E. Butler

752 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The acclaimed trilogy that comprises Lilith's Brood is Hugo and Nebula award-winner Octavia E. Butler at her best. Presented for the first time in one volume with an introduction by Joan Slonczewski, Ph.D., Lilith's Brood is a profoundly evocative...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,308 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
challenging 67%
reflective 63%
dark 53%
emotional 47%
tense 47%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 19%
sad 18%
inspiring 13%
funny 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 29%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 29% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 41% | 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

4.37

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