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A review by singlier
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler 5/5 🌰s
Oh, I devoured this book. It's a classic for a reason and it is not for the faint of heart. Without being gratuitous or veering into torture porn, Butler creates a 2024 ravaged by capitalism, climate change, and rugged individualism. Our protagonist Lauren is born into the privilege and safety of a walled suburban community: one where everyone has homes, family and food, but still struggle to survive day by day. When her community is attacked and burned, she creates her own community in the group of starving travelers that accompany her on her way north.
It is full of rich vivid details, thoughtful protagonists, a complex and realistic speculative future, and eerily prophetic politicians. Highly recommend it to anyone that doesn't mind a bit of dystopian fiction.
Oh, I devoured this book. It's a classic for a reason and it is not for the faint of heart. Without being gratuitous or veering into torture porn, Butler creates a 2024 ravaged by capitalism, climate change, and rugged individualism. Our protagonist Lauren is born into the privilege and safety of a walled suburban community: one where everyone has homes, family and food, but still struggle to survive day by day. When her community is attacked and burned, she creates her own community in the group of starving travelers that accompany her on her way north.
It is full of rich vivid details, thoughtful protagonists, a complex and realistic speculative future, and eerily prophetic politicians. Highly recommend it to anyone that doesn't mind a bit of dystopian fiction.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault