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A review by alisonvh
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I appreciated that, unlike the prequel, this book is told from multiple perspectives, which gives the reader a chance to see Lauren’s flaws in a way we would not otherwise get to see. I love that we got to see her as a complicated human being instead of some sort of all-knowing prophet.
Graphic: Abandonment, Slavery, Violence, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Medical content, Medical trauma, Hate crime, Suicide, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, and Gun violence
Minor: Sexual violence