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

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-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

4.0

Octavia Butler creates a vivid dystopian world, which felt like a zombie apocalypse, without the zombies. Olamina is an interesting and complex character. I found the book beginning in 2024 both interesting and eerie, Butler’s dystopian world feels eerily similar to current reality. Butler creates real human & relatable characters.