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Adulthood Rites (Lilith'S Brood, 2)
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From The Awardwinning Author Of Parable Of The Sower:After The Nearextinction Of The Human Race, One Young Man With Extraordinary Gifts Will Reveal Whether The Human Race Can Learn From Its Past And Rebuild Their Future . . . Or Is Doomed To Selfdestruction.In The Future, Nuclear War Has Destroyed Nearly All Humankind. An Alien Race Intervenes, Saving The Small Group Of Survivors From Certain Death. But Their Salvation Comes At A Cost.The Oankali Are Able To Read And Mutate Genetic Code, And They Use These Skills For Their Own Survival, Interbreeding With New Species To Constantly Adapt And Evolve. They Value The Intelligence They See In Humankind But Also Know That The Speciesrigidly Bound To Destructive Social Hierarchiesis Destined For Failure. They Are Determined That The Only Way Forward Is For The Two Races To Produce A New Hybrid Speciesand They Will Not Tolerate Rebellion.Akin Looks Like An Ordinary Human Child. But As The First True Humanalien Hybrid, He Is Born Understanding Language, Then Starts To Form Sentences At Two Months Old. He Can See At A Molecular Level And Kill With A Touch. More Powerful Than Any Human Or Oankali, He Will Be The Architect Of Both Races' Future. But Before He Can Carry This New Species Into The Stars, Akin Must Reconcile With His Own Heritage In A World Already Torn In Two.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Adulthood Rites'? A: 'Adulthood Rites' explores themes of identity, survival, and the complexities of human-alien relationships in a post-apocalyptic world.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Adulthood Rites'? A: The book is written by Octavia E. Butler, a renowned author known for her contributions to science fiction and speculative fiction.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Adulthood Rites' was published on August 24, 2021.
- Q: Is 'Adulthood Rites' part of a series? A: Yes, it is the second book in the 'Lilith's Brood' series, following 'Dawn'.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: How many pages does 'Adulthood Rites' have? A: 'Adulthood Rites' contains 336 pages.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Adulthood Rites' falls under the Fantasy genre, with elements of science fiction.
- Q: Can you summarize the plot of 'Adulthood Rites'? A: The story follows Akin, the first true human-alien hybrid, as he navigates his extraordinary abilities and the expectations placed on him by both humans and the Oankali.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young adults? A: 'Adulthood Rites' contains mature themes and may be more suitable for adult readers, though it can also appeal to mature young adults interested in complex narratives.
- Q: What makes 'Adulthood Rites' unique in the sci-fi genre? A: The book uniquely combines deep philosophical questions about identity and evolution with a richly detailed narrative of a post-apocalyptic society and alien intervention.