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

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

4.75

I finally understand why folks call Octavia Butler prophetic. What an incredible, unsettling book to read only a year before 2024, the year the book starts in. Can't recommend enough!