Reviews

Imago by Octavia E. Butler

book_nerd_1's review against another edition

5.0

This series is amazing.
The first book has a human main character, then a male hybrid character, then a ooloi(new gender) main character. You understand and relate to the aliens more and more throughout the series though they always make you vaguely uncomfortable, which is just what the people in the book are feeling.
Honestly I wish the series had continued with the truly new species and the things we learned were going to happen in the future.

swegory_grindle's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

Imago is the third book of a brilliant trilogy that extends and applies human racism, colonialism, and our core “contradiction”—intelligence and hierarchy—to humanity itself, leaving readers pondering questions about personal, cultural, and social heritage and identity.

Unlike most science-fiction, the Lilith’s Brood collection relies heavily on inter-species dialog, reflection, sexuality, and emotions to drive a compelling, classic tale. 

naomigre's review against another edition

adventurous challenging inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

sam_antics_bearimy's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Accidentally stumbled into this series with the last book, and thoroughly enjoyed it. An otherworldly exploration of gender, identity, place, free will, the human condition, and home. I look forward to reading more of Octavia Butler

bibliotekskatten's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

camerondeja's review against another edition

challenging reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

mrlmnop's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

4.25

heather0927's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

jessakon's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

crescentdreamer's review against another edition

adventurous reflective tense fast-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

4.0