Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

9 hours, 20 minutes first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction feminism science fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced
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In a world devastated by nuclear war with humanity on the edge of extinction, aliens finally make contact. They rescue those humans they can, keeping most survivors in suspended animation while the aliens begin the slow process of rehabilitating t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,601 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: 27% | 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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