Xenogenesis by Octavia E. Butler

Xenogenesis

Xenogenesis #1-3

Octavia E. Butler

726 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Dawn: After nuclear war destroys the world, Earth's survivors are rescued by the miraculously powerful Oankali aliens - who survive by merging genetically with primitive peoples without their permission. Adulthood Rites: Desperate to regain their ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,974 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
challenging 62%
reflective 57%
dark 50%
emotional 45%
tense 42%
mysterious 29%
hopeful 19%
sad 14%
inspiring 9%
funny 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 33%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 30% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.36

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