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

adventurous dark reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

There is a strong reference to religion in this book which is why I didn’t give it a 5. But it did also open my mind to a new way of viewing “God”. This story is very realistic in the way of what our country could look like in 10-15 years and the direction we’re headed. Most dystopian novels are more based in advanced technology and a century or two in the future. Whereas this book is current day, 2024-2027 (written in 1993). It focuses on the economy, climate change, drugs, and corporate debt slavery leading to the downfall of our country and society which is much more realistic. 
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