Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

Dawn

Xenogenesis #1

Octavia E. Butler

264 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction feminism science fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced
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An alien race calls on one woman to revive mankind after Earth’s apocalypse in this science fiction classic from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower.Lilith Iyapo has just lost her husband and son when atomic fire consumes Earth—the la...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,600 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
challenging 54%
tense 51%
mysterious 49%
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: 57% | Character: 24% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 24% | 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: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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