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A review by nomit
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
A refreshing and chilling take on dystopian sci-fi. Chilling because it deals with a world made more and more unlivable by climate change. Democratic structures are eroding because of the climate crisis - and this book was originally written in 1993.
It's also refreshing, because the protagonist is very different from most other sci-fi heroes. Her main talent is less strength and tech (the way sci-fi protagonists generally tend to be) and more empathy and understanding.
It's cool, I liked it, even though it does get dark at times.
Very, very soothingly read. Highly recommend the audio book version.
It's also refreshing, because the protagonist is very different from most other sci-fi heroes. Her main talent is less strength and tech (the way sci-fi protagonists generally tend to be) and more empathy and understanding.
It's cool, I liked it, even though it does get dark at times.
Very, very soothingly read. Highly recommend the audio book version.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape