Adulthood Rites by Octavia E. Butler

Adulthood Rites

Xenogenesis #2

Octavia E. Butler

277 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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The futures of both mankind and an alien species rest in the hands of one hybrid son in the award-winning science fiction author’s masterful sequel to Dawn.Nuclear war had nearly destroyed mankind when the Oankali came to the rescue, saving humani...

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Moods

adventurous 62%
reflective 58%
challenging 56%
dark 46%
tense 45%
emotional 31%
mysterious 23%
hopeful 18%
sad 16%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 19%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 34% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 39% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.14

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