Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

Parable of the Sower

Earthseed #1

Octavia E. Butler

345 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian literary science fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced
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This acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from an award-winning author "pairs well with 1984 or The Handmaid's Tale" and includes a foreword by N. K. Jemisin (John Green, New York Times).When global climate change and economic crise...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28,960 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
tense 59%
challenging 49%
emotional 47%
adventurous 46%
reflective 46%
sad 40%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 5%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 17%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 25% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.22

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