Reviews tagging 'Colonisation'

Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler

11 reviews

chloebethx_'s review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Had to take some points off because it was just too sad in some parts, but once again a spell-binding tale from Butler.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, Classism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Colonisation, and Death of parent