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A review by darri_reads
Dawn by Octavia E. Butler
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was a critique on xenophobia. However, I found myself more obsessing over the theory that this could also be a reference to the Abrahamic religions belief of the creation of man. The Oankali revived Earth, creating the land and the animals, and our main character's name is Lilith. I don't think this was a coincidence.
Overall, I thought the book was okay. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. It was interesting enough to keep reading and that was really all that kept be interested. The end was a bit disappointing, but the Oankali were doing that they did best.
"Grief was grief, she thought. It was pain and loss and despair - an abrupt end where there should have been a continuing."
This review is dedicated to my cat, Halo, who passed away while I was reading this book. May you be in a better place.
Overall, I thought the book was okay. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. It was interesting enough to keep reading and that was really all that kept be interested. The end was a bit disappointing, but the Oankali were doing that they did best.
"Grief was grief, she thought. It was pain and loss and despair - an abrupt end where there should have been a continuing."
This review is dedicated to my cat, Halo, who passed away while I was reading this book. May you be in a better place.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia, Rape, and Violence