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Adulthood Rites
by Octavia E. Butler
Wow! Once again, Butler amazes me. The second book, follows Akin, a human-Oankali hybrid the son of Lilith as he struggles to understand both his identities and his role in a divided world. As Akin grows, he observes humanity from both the inside and the outside, questioning what it truly means to be human.
Butler masterfully explores themes of hierarchy, self-destruction, gender, and bias, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths. Reading this book made me reflect deeply on humanity and our future, as the “human contradiction” Butler describes—our intelligence paired with our drive for destruction—continues to unfold in real life. It’s unsettling, brilliant, and thought-provoking. I can't wait to see how the trilogy concludes.
Butler masterfully explores themes of hierarchy, self-destruction, gender, and bias, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths. Reading this book made me reflect deeply on humanity and our future, as the “human contradiction” Butler describes—our intelligence paired with our drive for destruction—continues to unfold in real life. It’s unsettling, brilliant, and thought-provoking. I can't wait to see how the trilogy concludes.