Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

Dawn

Xenogenesis #1

Octavia E. Butler

308 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced
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One woman is called upon to rebuild the future of humankind after a nuclear war, in this revelatory post-apocalyptic tale from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. When Lilith lyapo wakes from a centuries-long sleep, she finds herse...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,510 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
challenging 54%
tense 52%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 45%
reflective 40%
emotional 34%
sad 15%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 21%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 24% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 25% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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