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emmajcross 's review for:
Parable of the Sower
by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
This is an incredibly powerful book and I wish I would have read it earlier in life. But, maybe it wouldn't have resonated with me as much.
Going to start the sequel today!
It would be 5 stars if the relationship between Lauren and Bankole wasn't so freaking weird. I get she lost her dad and her dad was the best person she knew, or so she thought at the time (despite the fact he was still an abuser), but the fact that she's 18 is just... Bleh. Bankole's reaction to learning she's 18 is the correct response but then he just looks past it. If she were even like... Late 20s it wouldn't bother me so much but ugh, just seems too predatory.
Going to start the sequel today!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Drug use, Mental illness, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Trafficking, Grief