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A review by holleranaboutbooks
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A book that only gets more timely and prescient. A sobering look at the trajectory of the United States if our government refuses to address climate change, late-stage capitalism, and homelessness. However, it also sends a hopeful message that community is the key to survival.
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Vomit, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Fire/Fire injury, and War