Lilith's Brood by Octavia E. Butler

Lilith's Brood

Xenogenesis #1-3

Octavia E. Butler

752 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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The acclaimed trilogy that comprises Lilith's Brood is Hugo and Nebula award-winner Octavia E. Butler at her best. Presented for the first time in one volume with an introduction by Joan Slonczewski, Ph.D., Lilith's Brood is a profoundly evocative...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,989 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
challenging 63%
reflective 57%
dark 49%
emotional 45%
tense 43%
mysterious 29%
hopeful 19%
sad 14%
inspiring 9%
funny 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 32%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 30% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.36

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