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erinmure5 's review for:
Parable of the Sower
by Octavia E. Butler
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a great book, and it definitely makes you think. I would not describe it as a “fun read” or a “good time.” Be prepared for feelings of existential dread amidst the hope and resilience, especially given today’s socio-political climate. Speculative fiction at its finest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Rape, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction, Racism, Slavery, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent