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Adulthood Rites
by Octavia E. Butler
This is an absolute immense read: a smart Si-Fi that is light years ahead of its time. The story begins a few years after the last: humanity is now back on earth, some living in communities with Oankali, others refusing to work with them, and rebelling. But….humans can now only breed with the help of the Oankali, breeding a resentment in the rebel humans.
It is also why Lilith’s son, Akin, is kidnapped by rebel humans and sold to a community many miles from home. Akin, part human, part Oankali, ultimately straddles the two species and their desires.
It’s another amazing read, and reminds me a lot of Woman on the Edge of time by Marge Piercy- and also Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake trilogy- in terms of packing in a trove of ideas so expertly. Once again, it’s a testament to Octavia’s skill as a writer that this story about aliens and the apocalypse are so darn believable. I loved it and can’t wait to read the final of the trilogy
It is also why Lilith’s son, Akin, is kidnapped by rebel humans and sold to a community many miles from home. Akin, part human, part Oankali, ultimately straddles the two species and their desires.
It’s another amazing read, and reminds me a lot of Woman on the Edge of time by Marge Piercy- and also Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake trilogy- in terms of packing in a trove of ideas so expertly. Once again, it’s a testament to Octavia’s skill as a writer that this story about aliens and the apocalypse are so darn believable. I loved it and can’t wait to read the final of the trilogy