A review by bookishkellyn
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler

dark sad
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This sequel was filled with heartbreak and despair. Previous reviews warned me but I still wasn’t prepared. You have to really be in the right mindset to read this, because it’s so depressing. The ending was bittersweet for such an emotionally exhaustive book.
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