A review by ivycrowned
Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

challenging emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Dawn is an interesting tale about what it means to be human, and ultimately I think it’s a story about depersonalization and loss of agency. About struggling toward any kind of freedom you can against impossible “well meaning” odds. Many times I wanted to cry for Lilith in this book. She was constantly giving and trying, only to be left behind at every turn. 

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