Imago by Octavia E. Butler

Imago

Xenogenesis #3

Octavia E. Butler

220 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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The stunning conclusion to a postapocalyptic trilogy about an alien species merging with humans—from "one of science fiction's finest writers" (The New York Times).Human and Oankali have been mating since the aliens first came to Earth to rescue t...

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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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