theanyahlator 's review for:

Adulthood Rites by Octavia E. Butler

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A bizarre and astutely critical portrayal of humanity, and the juxtaposition between its innate desire for survival and community and its seemingly inescapable tendency towards violence and self destruction.