Imago by Octavia E. Butler

Imago

Xenogenesis #3

Octavia E. Butler

284 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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'Butler writes with such a familiarity that the alien is welcome and intriguing. She really artfully exposes our human impulse to self-destruct' LUPITA NYONG'O From literary pioneer Octavia E. Butler, the acclaimed Lilith's Brood trilogy concludes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,169 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
reflective 54%
challenging 51%
dark 31%
tense 31%
hopeful 29%
emotional 27%
mysterious 22%
sad 9%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 44% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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