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

adventurous challenging dark 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? It's complicated

5.0

The only book I can think of that has made me feel physically ill. The main character's voice and narration is very much that of a teenager, but it's executed very realistically and adds to the overall atmosphere.
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