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

challenging dark hopeful reflective sad slow-paced
  • 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

3.0

I had been wanting to read this book for a while, and I'm glad I did. While I thought it was a bit of a hard read and wasn't too into it, it was definitely necessary. A dystopian world and the never-ending complications that come with it seem closer than we think in reality. It made me accept that there's not always going to be a happy ending. Some storylines were left unresolved, and we just have to sit with that.
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