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Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler

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alisonvh's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I appreciated that, unlike the prequel, this book is told from multiple perspectives, which gives the reader a chance to see Lauren’s flaws in a way we would not otherwise get to see. I love that we got to see her as a complicated human being instead of some sort of all-knowing prophet.

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bradypus's review against another edition

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dark reflective tense fast-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

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