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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.
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
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