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A review by phantomgecko
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Reading this in 2024 made me crazy. Octavia E Butler obviously understood human nature and the way our particular society is because the dystopian future in this book uncannily foreshadows today.
Aside from that. I agree with every character that said Earthseed is nothing. Aphorisms, platitudes, and some nonsense. Lauren says "it's truth" as if that's obvious. But it is not.
I digress. The format of Asha/Larkin reviewing/compiling Lauren's history was a good idea. Her commentary was a nice backdrop for the plot.
Everything about Marc infuriated me. It was realistic. But so aggravating.
Again, Butler really really understood people.
Aside from that. I agree with every character that said Earthseed is nothing. Aphorisms, platitudes, and some nonsense. Lauren says "it's truth" as if that's obvious. But it is not.
I digress. The format of Asha/Larkin reviewing/compiling Lauren's history was a good idea. Her commentary was a nice backdrop for the plot.
Everything about Marc infuriated me. It was realistic. But so aggravating.
Again, Butler really really understood people.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Murder, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Slavery, and Torture