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Imago Xenogenesis Series Octavia E Butler Books

A portion of Jodahs’ family accompanies him away from their settlement, so that he has time to learn to control his metamorphosis without harming anyone. Exile is talked about as a possibility, or sending him back to the ship. As it is he’s been making dangerous changes to himself and the things he touches without even realizing he was doing it. As they travel, Nikanj teaches Jodahs control. But what it (‘it’ because ooloi have no gender) really needs is to find a pair of people to mate with, to help stabilize it. It meets up with Jesusa and Tomas, brother and sister. They’re fertile, even though humans who were sent back to earth were sterilized (cue “Life will find a way” quote). They’re also suffering from very noticeable tumors. Jodahs heals them, and they begin to care about it. Amongst the Oankali there’s nothing wrong with brother and sister becoming mates with an ooloi, because the actual DNA mixing happens in the ooloi, who can make changes to the DNA to prevent birth defects.

Jodahs is an interesting character–closer to human than some of the other biracial children. It’s still young, but in the process of becoming an adult, and it’s interesting to watch it change and grow, and develop a relationship with Jesusa and Tomas. It uses some of the physically pleasurable abilities it has to try to bind Jesusa and Tomas to itself. It’s one of the core conflicts in the series–at what point are the Oankali giving humans what they want but don’t know they want, and at what point are they mind-controlling or coercing them? It puts the concept of consent in stark relief, and doesn’t provide any easy answers. It’s up to individual readers to figure out where they stand.

I loved this series of books and recommend it to someone looking for a thoughtful science fiction novel that explores sexual taboos and the hot-button topic of consent.


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Imago Xenogenesis Series Octavia E Butler Books Reviews

So I read the entire series and this was definitely my least favorite. I kept waiting for the story to pick up! I was finally getting into it when they were in the human breeder village and then POOF! The book is over. I couldn't believe it was the end, so angry. He placed the seed on the ground, and it began to grow...... not even a "The End" so you know you're there. lol I felt really cheated with this book.
I loved this series of novels about be ings who arrive at a ruined earth to save the few survivors of a nuclear war in the northern hemispheres. The interweaving of alien and human concepts, feelings, and beliefs is marvelously written, tempting you to reread parts while also pulling you further into the story to learn what is around the corner. Loved the ending...quite satisfying and not predictable. I was left wishing there was a next sequel, to learn what the next generation became. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SERIES!!
I just finished this final book in the series. It was so good. At the end of the book, I found out that the author O. Bulter had passed away. I am so happy to have come across her work, she wrote simply stunning stories. I am said to know that I will never get any spin-offs of tbis series because I just enjoyed it so much. It wasn't just Sy-Fi, she tackled topics like race, sexuality, and what it means to be human. Thank you Octavia Bulter, you are truly and inspiration.
This book was the third book in a trilogy. I really liked this series as I am a syfy nerd. This book was originally written I believe in the 1980 and it still seems relevant today. It is about an alien species called the Oankali that comes to earth after a nuclear war that has all but whipped out the human race. This final book shares how the Onakali and the Human have produced a hybrid race of "people" with special abilities of both races. It's is a very interesting book, but you need to read the 2 previous books to understand this one. If you are a syfy nerd like me, then you will very much enjoy this book along with its two previous books.
The Xenogenesis trilogy is the first Octavia Butler I've read and I don't know why it took me so long. Of the three, the second is my personal favorite but Imago is a fine finale to Butler's imaginative and unique story of an alien species "saving" the human race. Her voice is truly original & brilliant, her characters are not good nor evil, but wrought with conflict about themselves as individuals and collectively as a species. Also, her treatment of gender roles is so interesting & thought provoking throughout the series, it was ahead of it's time. Great sci-fi explores & questions our humanity in fantastic settings. This is great sci-fi.
A portion of Jodahs’ family accompanies him away from their settlement, so that he has time to learn to control his metamorphosis without harming anyone. Exile is talked about as a possibility, or sending him back to the ship. As it is he’s been making dangerous changes to himself and the things he touches without even realizing he was doing it. As they travel, Nikanj teaches Jodahs control. But what it (‘it’ because ooloi have no gender) really needs is to find a pair of people to mate with, to help stabilize it. It meets up with Jesusa and Tomas, brother and sister. They’re fertile, even though humans who were sent back to earth were sterilized (cue “Life will find a way” quote). They’re also suffering from very noticeable tumors. Jodahs heals them, and they begin to care about it. Amongst the Oankali there’s nothing wrong with brother and sister becoming mates with an ooloi, because the actual DNA mixing happens in the ooloi, who can make changes to the DNA to prevent birth defects.

Jodahs is an interesting character–closer to human than some of the other biracial children. It’s still young, but in the process of becoming an adult, and it’s interesting to watch it change and grow, and develop a relationship with Jesusa and Tomas. It uses some of the physically pleasurable abilities it has to try to bind Jesusa and Tomas to itself. It’s one of the core conflicts in the series–at what point are the Oankali giving humans what they want but don’t know they want, and at what point are they mind-controlling or coercing them? It puts the concept of consent in stark relief, and doesn’t provide any easy answers. It’s up to individual readers to figure out where they stand.

I loved this series of books and recommend it to someone looking for a thoughtful science fiction novel that explores sexual taboos and the hot-button topic of consent.