Dawn Xenogenesis Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition) Octavia E Butler Aldrich Barrett Audible Studios Books
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In a world devastated by nuclear war with humanity on the edge of extinction, aliens finally make contact. They rescue those humans they can, keeping most survivors in suspended animation while the aliens begin the slow process of rehabilitating the planet. When Lilith Iyapo is "awakened", she finds that she has been chosen to revive her fellow humans in small groups by first preparing them to meet the utterly terrifying aliens, then training them to survive on the wilderness that the planet has become. But the aliens cannot help humanity without altering it forever.
Bonded to the aliens in ways no human has ever known, Lilith tries to fight them even as her own species comes to fear and loathe her. A stunning story of invasion and alien contact by one of science fiction's finest writers.
Dawn Xenogenesis Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition) Octavia E Butler Aldrich Barrett Audible Studios Books
Earth has been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. A wholly alien life form, the Oankali, succeeded in saving numerous humans, who they have kept in suspended animation for 250 years while the Earth heals. They inhabit a huge spaceship orbiting the Earth beyond the Moon, that is .made of living organic material.The Oankali finally awaken one, Lilith, who must first accustom herself to these apparently repulsive creatures. Once this is accomplished they enable her to awaken others of the suspended humans. At first all goes well, but as more and more are awakened they become suspicious of Lilith' s association with the Oankali. Because the spaceship can replicate earth-like environments, they doubt that they are in space. Suspicion and antipathy emerge between groups. Rivalry and deadly conflict develop. A few of the most intransigent are put back to sleep. The rest are sent to Earth, but poor Lilith, who has deeply yearned for human contact, is kept behind
to continue living with the Oankali.
Butler's conception of alien life forms and alien "technology" is very creative. Also she skillfully plumbs the inherent emotions and conflicts within the human psyche and between and among human groups. The story may not be the best narrated, but it gives the reader a great deal to think about.
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Dawn Xenogenesis Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition) Octavia E Butler Aldrich Barrett Audible Studios Books Reviews
I have never read any Science Fiction books. Believe it or not, I have never watched Star Trek. I owe Octavia Butler a thank you. Because of Dawn I now have an interest in Fantasy and Science Fiction. From the very first sentences, Dawn by Octavia Butler is impossible to stop reading. As I read her novel, many themes entered my mind. The main character is Lilith. Lilith's life made me think of change and readjustment to new ideas, places and people, in this case th aliens known as Olinka. Lilith quickly becomes a portrayal of a strong woman.She is definitely a survivor.
Lilith never slides into self pity. Due to war, her husband and son are dead. She finds herself under the control of strange slimy creatures likened to slugs. After a deep sleep, she wakes up. She acquiesces to their learning process. Her old way of life must be forgotten. If Lilith is obedient to the wishes of the aliens, she will become the first leader on the new earth. Leadership on this future earth will give Lilith the ability to teach and train other captured earthlings.
However, change is never easy. Lilith will become the enemy of her own kind. Every day a choice must be made. Should she succumb to the thoughts of the rebellious earthlings or remain on course believing there is a chance to make something close to the planet where she once lived with family. If she kowtows to the rebellious earthlings, she will never see a revitalized Planet earth. Her decisions are difficult. I really felt sorry for Lilith when she had to fight off an overly sexed earthling. Starved for sexual intimacy, He falls upon Lilith like a giant rig out of control. He injures her body and mind. Still, Lilith does not give up.
Lilith is a Hebrew name. In Jewish Folklore, Lilith is thought of as the first wife of Adam. Octavia Butler's Lilith is a symbol of the Jewish Lilith. Butler's Lilith is the first human to experience the new order on earth. Like Adam/Eve, she is the first to experience a type of the Garden of Eden. This new earth, like the Garden of Eden, is a forest. A forest that needs to be tamed for the growth of food and also, for the growth of future families.
Science Fiction is entertaining and also meaningful literature. Science Fiction gives the reader the chance to think outside of the box about a new normal. Like Poetry, it jerks the mind. I am looking forward to traveling into another Science Fiction novel.
It's hard to believe, but this was my first time reading anything by Octavia Butler, although she's been on my list of authors to read for quite some time. I was impressed with Dawn (the first book in the "Lilith's Brood" or "Xenogenesis" trilogy). I read it for my science fiction book club, and I have to say that we ended up having some really good discussion about the book. I'll dive in and share some of the reasons why this was ultimately such a powerful book for many of us in my club.
I should start off by saying that in my opinion, Butler's writing is somewhat sparse and to the point - not full of flowery descriptions or long, flowing narratives. I actually really appreciated that about this book - mainly because when Butler decides to use those descriptive techniques, she uses them with power. Those scenes will whack you over the head. My impression is that this was intentional on her part - she used her narrative prowess to pull you into scenes that were significant and meaningful. She's not self-indulgent in her writing.
I was immediately impressed with Lilith, the protagonist, from the start of the book. She certainly wasn't perfect, but she was real - human. As the story progressed, she struggled to find where she fit - did she fit anywhere? Ultimately, she was neither seen nor accepted as human, but she also wasn't alien. She was alone, and constantly faced the challenge of adjusting her expectations based on ever-changed situations. Her pessimism and optimism often worked against each other - it was difficult for her to find balance.
The biggest part of what made this book so powerful for me were the question it raised - none of which had clear answers
- What is the line between coercion and consent?
- Is a "trade" really a trade is there's no choice involved?
- Does any character in the book ultimately have the freedom of choice in any regard, or is every interaction about manipulation?
- What does it mean to be human?
- Are humans really doomed to ultimately self-destruction without outside intervention?
- Are the aliens offering a type of facilitated evolution? Or is the change so drastic that it can't even be seen as facilitated evolution? (i.e. will humans still be human? Is Lilith still human?)
- Are the aliens good or bad? Does "good" or "bad" even exist?
Honestly, it was these question that made me most appreciate this book and Octavia Butler as a writer. She's not forcing her opinions on anyone. She leaves it up to the reader to decide what they thing the right answers are. It was these questions that kept my book club discussing this book and it's themes for over two hours. I honestly think that if some of us hadn't had to leave, we would have kept talking about it. If you're someone who likes a clear resolution or stories where there is a clear line between good versus evil, then this book isn't for you. This one clearly lives in the grey space - where it's more about questions than answers. Ms. Butler will definitely have a permanent space on my bookshelf, and I'm looking forward to reading the other two in this series (Lilith's Brood Trilogy).
Earth has been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. A wholly alien life form, the Oankali, succeeded in saving numerous humans, who they have kept in suspended animation for 250 years while the Earth heals. They inhabit a huge spaceship orbiting the Earth beyond the Moon, that is .made of living organic material.
The Oankali finally awaken one, Lilith, who must first accustom herself to these apparently repulsive creatures. Once this is accomplished they enable her to awaken others of the suspended humans. At first all goes well, but as more and more are awakened they become suspicious of Lilith' s association with the Oankali. Because the spaceship can replicate earth-like environments, they doubt that they are in space. Suspicion and antipathy emerge between groups. Rivalry and deadly conflict develop. A few of the most intransigent are put back to sleep. The rest are sent to Earth, but poor Lilith, who has deeply yearned for human contact, is kept behind
to continue living with the Oankali.
Butler's conception of alien life forms and alien "technology" is very creative. Also she skillfully plumbs the inherent emotions and conflicts within the human psyche and between and among human groups. The story may not be the best narrated, but it gives the reader a great deal to think about.
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