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

challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

The story is well written but I just couldn’t get into it. Turning change into some kind of cult thinking didn’t help. Also the rapefest and violence. I do understand it’s a dystopian novel and therefore shouldn’t expect it to be a happy read. But, for me, this one just got a bit «too much.»
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