A review by yxreads
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

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

3.75

I found the novel to be very thought-provoking with regard to religion and what it means to believe in a religion. Perhaps I need more time to think about the novel itself (as I am unsure whether this was intentional due to the main character's main flaw), but I felt somewhat disconnected to whatever was happening in the novel, and it did not bring out as much emotions as I thought it would have based on how horrifying some of the events were. Overall, though, the novel was a very moving expression of community and tenacity, while exposing the darker sides of human nature.
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