Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

Parable of the Sower

Earthseed #1

Octavia E. Butler

636 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian literary science fiction challenging dark tense medium-paced
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Lauren Olamina and her family live in one of the only safe neighborhoods remaining on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Behind the walls of their defended enclave, Lauren’s father, a preacher, and a handful of other citizens try to salvage what remain...

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Moods

dark 87%
tense 59%
challenging 49%
emotional 48%
adventurous 46%
reflective 46%
sad 40%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 5%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 17%
slow 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: 51% | 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: 29% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.22

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