Reviews tagging 'Biphobia'

Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler

2 reviews

kshertz's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Wow. Octavia Butler really was a genius. She saw the world for what it was and where it was going. I thought parable of the sower was fantastic, I think this sequel I actually like more. What happens when you elect a President that takes you backwards and your religion is blacklisted? What is your future when change is all you have? It has some twists and turns and I can’t believe what happens. Still. Even now. It’s incredible to hear from her daughters viewpoint too. I think you just have to read it and experience it for yourself when you have the mental space for it for sure. Just an amazing piece of literature. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Biphobia, Homophobia, Rape, Abandonment, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Trafficking, Slavery, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, and Murder

emhunsber's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Thought-provoking and complex, Talents continues the story of Lauren and her Earthseed community, following the struggles and triumphs of establishing both a physical community and a religious movement. Striking a balance between macro- and micro-focused storytelling, Butler's prophetic writing speaks to the struggles of racism, sexism, and economic inequality intertwining with a politician who thrives on polarization inflamed by fear and instability, and examines the downfall and rebuilding of a nation quick to scapegoat for survival. Both introspective and acutely perceptive, Talents invites readers to imagine a future in which a grassroots movement can create lasting and effective change, while depicting characters and storylines that are realistic and loveable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Slavery, Sexism, Physical abuse, Murder, Hate crime, Gun violence, Genocide, Emotional abuse, and Death

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Torture

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts