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A review by goatsrsexy
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
sad
fast-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
4.5
I've been meaning to read this book forever since my cousin loves it. I'm glad I finally got to it and buddy read it with my friend, we'll be doing the second book in July which I'm glad there's a gap because wow this book sure was depressing (but very good).
It was kinda surreal to read this in 2024 since it starts in 2024 and I didn't even do that on purpose. The writing was super accessible which I think works really well since the subject matter is so dark it's better to have simple writing. The insights into the future were so interesting to read, and while I'm glad society now isn't at the state it is in this book, it definitely still hits pretty close to home. It's always interesting to read near future books written in the past because you're reading about an imagined future in the actual future.
This story definitely isn't for the faint of heart, the descriptions of violence and poverty were super detailed and vivid, but if you can handle the subject matter, this is a very very good read.
It was kinda surreal to read this in 2024 since it starts in 2024 and I didn't even do that on purpose. The writing was super accessible which I think works really well since the subject matter is so dark it's better to have simple writing. The insights into the future were so interesting to read, and while I'm glad society now isn't at the state it is in this book, it definitely still hits pretty close to home. It's always interesting to read near future books written in the past because you're reading about an imagined future in the actual future.
This story definitely isn't for the faint of heart, the descriptions of violence and poverty were super detailed and vivid, but if you can handle the subject matter, this is a very very good read.