Description

Awakened centuries after Earth's final war reduced the planet to ashes, Lilith Iyapo finds herself aboard an alien vessel, the sole hope for humanity's survival. The enigmatic Oankali, who saved humanity from extinction, have preserved her and other survivors, preparing them for a return to a transformed Earth. As they journey back, Lilith must grapple with the Oankali's unique method of existence—genetic merging with other species—and prepare humanity for a future where their children will be irrevocably changed. This epic tale explores themes of survival, adaptation, and the very definition of humanity in the face of unimaginable change.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Victor Gollancz

Published Jul 1, 1988

272 pages

ISBN: 9780575042681

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Details

First Published

1987

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Dawn by Octavia E. Butler.

Death/Grief
War/Trauma
Abuse