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Lilith's Brood Paperback – June 1, 2000
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Lilith Iyapo is in the Andes, mourning the death of her family, when war destroys Earth. Centuries later, she is resurrected -- by miraculously powerful unearthly beings, the Oankali. Driven by an irresistible need to heal others, the Oankali are rescuing our dying planet by merging genetically with mankind. But Lilith and all humanity must now share the world with uncanny, unimaginably alien creatures: their own children. This is their story...
- Print length752 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherGrand Central Publishing
- Publication dateJune 1, 2000
- Dimensions5.3 x 1.4 x 8 inches
- ISBN-100446676101
- ISBN-13978-0446676106
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Lilith Iyapo is in the Andes, mourning the death of her family, when war destroys Earth. Centuries later, she is resurrected -- by miraculously powerful unearthly beings, the Oankali. Driven by an irresistible need to heal others, the Oankali are rescuing our dying planet by merging genetically with mankind. But Lilith and all humanity must now share the world with uncanny, unimaginably alien creatures: their own children. This is their story...
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- Publisher : Grand Central Publishing; Updated edition (June 1, 2000)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 752 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0446676101
- ISBN-13 : 978-0446676106
- Item Weight : 1.35 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.3 x 1.4 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #65,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #887 in Contemporary Fantasy (Books)
- #1,116 in Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction (Books)
- #1,222 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Books)
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OCTAVIA E. BUTLER (1947–2006) was the renowned author of numerous ground-breaking novels, including Kindred, Wild Seed, and Parable of the Sower. Recipient of the Locus, Hugo and Nebula awards, and a PEN Lifetime Achievement Award for her body of work, in 1995 she became the first science- fiction writer to receive the MacArthur Fellowship ‘Genius Grant’. A pioneer of her genre, Octavia’s dystopian novels explore myriad themes of Black injustice, women’s rights, global warming and political disparity, and her work is taught in over two hundred colleges and universities nationwide.
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Customers find the story engaging and interesting. They find the concepts thought-provoking and imaginative. The writing is described as excellent, believable, and talented. Readers describe the book as sci-fi at its finest, a must-read for science fiction fans. They appreciate the rich characters and strong female protagonist. The alien storyline is fascinating and well-crafted.
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Customers enjoy the engaging story and find the trilogy fascinating. They appreciate the creative sci-fi story with its well-paced plot and satisfying generational narrative. Overall, readers praise the originality and seamless storytelling style of the books.
"This amazing, original, deeply thoughtful trilogy is one of the best science fiction stories I've ever read, and I've read hundreds..." Read more
"...If you like an intellectually provocative and incredibly creative sci-if story, don’t wait...." Read more
"...Other than that, it was an amazing read and I am now on the second group of novels by Octavia Butler called Seed to Harvest...." Read more
"...Heinlein as well as Jules Verne in my younger days, but this trilogy is very very good: not space opera, but thoughtful postapocalyptic fiction,..." Read more
Customers find the book thought-provoking and imaginative. They describe it as intellectually challenging and entertaining. The story is described as wonderful and intriguing, with a view of humanity that sounds similar to our present world.
"...she created an alien race that was so strange and original but so thoroughly realized, full of depth and character while still remaining "alien"...." Read more
"...This series brings up all kinds of philosophical questions about the meaning of life and what makes us human, our relationship to the planet we live..." Read more
"...Her prose is so brilliant and subtle that you don't realize that she's giving very important details to both the characters and the scenery as you..." Read more
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Customers find the books engaging and entertaining. They appreciate the thoughtful exploration of interesting and provocative subjects. The writing is described as brilliant and immersive.
"...Over the three books, there is plenty of action and adventure even as a paleontology of the new human/alien race is established...." Read more
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"...There's a lot to chew on here. The writing is brilliant and immersive - I started reading on my Kindle to pass a bit of time when I couldn't get..." Read more
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Customers appreciate the writing quality. They find the dialogue believable and engaging, with a complex storyline. The author is talented in creating a book about the fear and discomfort of really sexuality. The audible version reads well, and it never feels preachy.
"...genre dominated by white male writers, she shines as a unique and talented author...." Read more
"...Octavia Butler has a beautiful writing style. Her prose is so brilliant and subtle that you don't realize that she's giving very important details..." Read more
"...: not space opera, but thoughtful postapocalyptic fiction, written with great sensibility and style--I would describe this as literature, really...." Read more
"...The diversity is welcome, and realistic. Her writing is complex, fully fleshed out and engrossing...." Read more
Customers enjoy the science fiction book. They find it engaging and a must-read for sci-fi fans. The author creates vivid imagery and a thoughtful postapocalyptic story that spans three generations. They praise the author's imagination and ability to envision alien races and their history.
"...amazing, original, deeply thoughtful trilogy is one of the best science fiction stories I've ever read, and I've read hundreds..." Read more
"...Written by the acclaimed Science Fiction author - and my very favorite one - Lilith's Brood was a treat!..." Read more
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"...Butler writes compelling science fiction rooted in social values and examination of modern society...." Read more
Customers find the characters well-developed with a strong female protagonist. They appreciate the author's storytelling and worlds.
"...Her writing is complex, fully fleshed out and engrossing. I cared about the characters, was sometimes disturbed by the story, and completely sucked..." Read more
"...Her ideas and characters are deeply compelling, sometimes disturbing, but always wildly entertaining...." Read more
"...The characters are explored deeply, especially their interactions with one another...." Read more
"...The characters are engaging and thoughtful and the author takes the time to explore the main themes of what it means to be human and how human..." Read more
Customers find the alien storyline fascinating and unique. They appreciate the unexpected pairings of humans and aliens. The book presents a different perspective on an alien invasion, with intriguing concepts from start to finish. Readers become engrossed in the future Earth and possibilities of what could be. The treatment of aliens as truly alien is appreciated. The subtle teaching of acceptance of differences, love, and changes in life are also appreciated.
"Such a new and different twist on alien invasion. The author did an amazing job at providing a complex and interesting storyline...." Read more
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"So glad I found this trilogy. Not at all a typical dystopian story - though it’s that and so much more...." Read more
Customers have different views on the pacing of the book. Some find it brilliant and easy to keep moving through the story. Others feel the plot is slow, with constant time leaps.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019This amazing, original, deeply thoughtful trilogy is one of the best science fiction stories I've ever read, and I've read hundreds (thousands, if you count short stories, collections and anthologies, of which I own or have read hundreds). I enjoy a wide variety of book genres (with the exception of romances, no offence, romance fans), and within sci-fi I like a wide spectrum, from hard science sci-fi to soft, military to social commentary, robotic, cross-genre and operatic sci-fi. Lilith's Brood follows the legacy of a female human who survives an apocalypse, and finds her existence is no longer in her control. Her life depends on, and is saved by, an alien species who manipulate human survivors so that, in some future day, they can repopulate and use the earth again. To be honest, at one point in the first book, I got bogged down and set it aside for awhile. When I picked it up again, I had to reread and skim in order to refresh my mind, but once I re-engaged I found myself completely captivated, and quickly enjoyed the rest of the trilogy. Ms. Butler writes so beautifully. I was impressed by how she created an alien race that was so strange and original but so thoroughly realized, full of depth and character while still remaining "alien". Over the three books, there is plenty of action and adventure even as a paleontology of the new human/alien race is established. I fell in love with many of the main characters, and cared about what happened to them. For me, this is a sign of an exceptional book. For sci-fi fans who haven't tried Octavia Butler, I recommend Lilith's Brood as one of her best works. (I haven't read quite everything by her, so that might change). As a black woman writing at a time and in a genre dominated by white male writers, she shines as a unique and talented author. She doesn't ignore issues of race in her work, but it never dominates or overpowers the tapestry of her science fiction.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023I’ve read these stories before, I bought this collection because I’d previously either listened by audiobook or borrowed from the library. This collection includes all three books in the series. Nothing particularly exceptional about this edition itself but it is very convenient for those who like to binge read. As for the story itself, it’s hard to capture it in a short review. The Lillith’s Brood series tells the story of Lillith Iyapo who wakes up in a random, spartan, and seemingly clinical room after an apocalyptic war on Earth. Lillith soon discovers that her rescuers/kidnappers/imprisoners are actually aliens and she must learn how to live with them in order to preserve herself and the human species. She has been selected as one of the first humans to return to the rehabilitated Earth and rejuvenate the species from its near death experience, but of course there’s a catch — the Earth is quite different from what it was when last she lived there, and the Oankali — her alien captors — don’t intend to let humans mess things up again. This series brings up all kinds of philosophical questions about the meaning of life and what makes us human, our relationship to the planet we live in, to each other, to the creatures both on our planet and off of it, and what makes life worth living. You’ve never read anything like it — I honestly can’t believe there’s never been a film. If you like an intellectually provocative and incredibly creative sci-if story, don’t wait. Treat yo’ self.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2010I've wanted to write a review of this book for quite some time now and am finally glad that I have an opportunity to do so.
Written by the acclaimed Science Fiction author - and my very favorite one - Lilith's Brood was a treat! Octavia Butler has a beautiful writing style. Her prose is so brilliant and subtle that you don't realize that she's giving very important details to both the characters and the scenery as you go along. The book, Lilith's Brood, is actually a trilogy of novels: "Dawn," "Adulthood Rites," and "Imago." The story begins with Lilith, a new Eve in a way, the mother of "new" humankind. The twist is that aliens have saved the world from total destruction and from extinction since war has all but killed our species. Too, the destruction has left all man infertile. The only way that he can procreate is by mating with fertile aliens who produce half-human, half-alien super humans.
Themes were important but very slight. In other words, Octavia didn't push her own views on people too much, although there were very clear ideals supported, like bisexuality, loyalty, and self-sacrifice. Often as I read the series, I asked myself if I would be willing to give up some measure of my own humanity to live longer, have healthier children, or a stronger, more durable physique. Some of her ideals were quite repulsive, however. I have read several of Butler's novels and have found that a common theme is incest. For example, in the last novel of Lilith's Brood, "Imago," there were people who were special (not too much of a spoiler here :)), and they were all related but having sex with their brother, their mother, their father, in order to have children. This theme is quite sickening and almost made me stop reading the book altogether when I first read of it. I recall too that the author tried to make her reader less repulsed by the idea by stating that in Biblical times families practiced incest. In every novel that I've read of Octavia's, and even in every short story anthology, she always mentions incest in an `acceptable' way or at least in a way that she tries to paint as acceptable. That is beginning to be more and more of a turnoff for me when it comes to reading her books.
Other than that, it was an amazing read and I am now on the second group of novels by Octavia Butler called Seed to Harvest. When I complete this one, I'll be writing a review about it too. Good reading everyone!!!
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- Mikhail GauthierReviewed in Canada on December 5, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars How did I go all these years without knowing about this?
This is the best book trilogy I have ever read. And Butler is now my top favourite author, hands down. If I could go back in time I'd tell myself to find her work and start reading it; this is a book I will be reading again and again and again, no doubt! I will acquire all her work and read it all.
- Susana Ezquerra DíazReviewed in Spain on November 7, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy
What it makes one to another different? There's really no way to understand each other? There is always hope, discover your own questions on these books.
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KarinaReviewed in Brazil on April 9, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Uma jornada
A leitura dessa série de livros nos leva por uma jornada através de Lilith e seus descendentes em contato com uma espécie alienígena que salvou a raça humana da extinção completa.
Porém o custo dessa salvação pode ser mais alto do que muitos estão dispostos a pagar.
- Miss TReviewed in Germany on February 27, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
a fantastic journey, extraordinary read!
- DianaReviewed in Italy on May 1, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!
This collection is fabolous....i reallly love the version all in one! The price is very very good, iI suggest it to all