A review by swegory_grindle
Imago by Octavia E. Butler

dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Imago is the third book of a brilliant trilogy that extends and applies human racism, colonialism, and our core “contradiction”—intelligence and hierarchy—to humanity itself, leaving readers pondering questions about personal, cultural, and social heritage and identity.

Unlike most science-fiction, the Lilith’s Brood collection relies heavily on inter-species dialog, reflection, sexuality, and emotions to drive a compelling, classic tale.