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A review by meant2breading
Adulthood Rites by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Philosophical and disturbing. I did appreciate the fast paced nature of book one, Dawn, but Adulthood Rites had more character and behavior exploration than plot drive. However, the themes Butler explores in this will stick with me and haunt me without doubt:
What lies at the essence of human nature? Do beings, in this
case humans, deserve to live freely freely with their beliefs even when they are misguided and prone to violence?
What lies at the essence of human nature? Do beings, in this
case humans, deserve to live freely freely with their beliefs even when they are misguided and prone to violence?
Graphic: Violence, Xenophobia, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Alcoholism, Racism, Sexual assault, Trafficking, and Murder