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A review by colleensbeans
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Very much liked Lauren and her characterization. Not light reading, and not for the weak of stomach or faint of heart. I am still unsure if I enjoyed reading or if the horror of it overpowered how well crafted it was was for me.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Incest, Racism, Police brutality, Trafficking, Cannibalism, and Pregnancy