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ilsefavela 's review for:
Parable of the Sower
by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
To be honest, I started this book because of the Book Club episode in Abbott Elementary. The only thing I could say is just how scary Butler got her estimations on how the United States are at. The fact that this was written in the 90’s but the time period is the 2020’s and beyond. Basically this story is a very real and close possibility of how the USA would become if the economic, political, environmental, etc problems are not resolved. I think this is something the United States citizens should read in these times.Once I picked up the book, I couldn’t put it down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Rape, Violence, Religious bigotry, War
Moderate: Drug use, Rape, Slavery, Cannibalism, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Incest, Racism, Trafficking