A review by hollydyer328
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

adventurous challenging dark inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this, but I enjoyed this one! Took a while to get going, but I found the 2nd half to be quite propulsive, even though there isn’t a strong climax. I loved the strength, wisdom and maturity of Lauren, even though some of the Earthseed stuff is a little eyeroll. Definitely eerie reading a book written in 1993 but set in 2024-2027 and seeing what Butler could see coming. Definitely will move on to the sequel.
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