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Dawn by Octavia E. Butler
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Okay. So how do I describe this really weird sci-fi book that masquerades as horror. Not hunt you down alone on a ship Alien horror, more like subtly psychologically really disturbing (to me anyway) sci-fi.
The basic situation is a girl, Lilith, (for mythology fans, please note the symbolism) is the lone survivor of a nuclear holocaust and is left with the responsibilities of awakening the other humans from a deep sleep, telling them they are on an alien ship, leading them to earth, and, of course, convincing them that the deal she struck with the aliens to get them back is a nasty but good idea.
It's hard to get more in depth with this story without spoiling anything. Let's just say sympathies were with the people that thought it was a good idea to kill the protagonist and her bunch.
I normally have a cast iron stomach regardless of how brutal what I am reading is. For some reason I felt nauseous often when reading this, especially when I began to realize the extent of the relationship between Lilith and the aliens.
Overall, I can clearly see why this book is so highly rated. I am not sure I want to complete the trilogy. I found myself skimming and not really liking or caring about any of the characters. It is well written and for the right reader it's a gem, I am sure. I would be tempted to go right to the end of book three, figure out what happens, and go read something else.
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Reading Progress

February 26, 2014 – Shelved as: to-read
February 26, 2014 – Shelved
June 17, 2014 – Started Reading
June 19, 2014 –
page 128
51.61% "Post apocalyptic weirdness with aliens repopulating the earth. It's hard to put down."
June 22, 2014 –
page 238
95.97% "This is almost a study in psychology. It interesting to watch the humans and aliens interact- very weird though."
June 24, 2014 – Shelved as: sci-fi
June 24, 2014 – Finished Reading

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