krystalrenaes 's review for:

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

4.0

challenging dark emotional informative reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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Hauntingly realistic and a reminder of what has always been true and what we could happen again if we do not change—if we do not learn to care for one another. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Vomit, Grief

Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, Injury/Injury detail