Lilith's Brood
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Lilith's Brood
Octavia E. Butler
6 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2011–2023.
What people on Hacker News said
The story is excellently written and I recommend anyone willing to experience scifi in a different way to read it.
One of the reasons I respect that novel and can recommend it, but can't love it, is that Octavia Butler did such a magnificent job in telling the story in a way that it makes me feel as I do. That's rare.
Despite the sci-fi angle, it feels like this is how things could play out if we were introduced to a mostly well-intended alien species.
Definitely second the recommendation of Lilith's Brood, I also found it very moving.
Where it comes up
- The Best Science Fiction Books (According to Reddit) 2011 · 3 recommendations
- Ask HN: What are your favorite sci-fi books? 2023 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are the best Sci-Fi books you've ever read? 2018 · 1 recommendation