Imago by Octavia E. Butler

Imago

Xenogenesis #3

Octavia E. Butler

224 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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Child of two species, but part of neither, a new being must find his way. Human and Oankali have been mating since the aliens first came to Earth to rescue the few survivors of an annihilating nuclear war. The Oankali began a massive breeding proj...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,154 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: 49% | 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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