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fruitybandit 's review for:
Parable of the Sower
by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A scary future predicted decades ago that feels not too far off. The way our capitalist society is heading, I too might have a go-bag with seed ready… This was my second attempt at reading this book. The beginning was just shocking with the amount of graphic violence describing the world, but I’m really glad I pushed through to read the whole thing- it’s important.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Classism
Definitely a dark beginning, but the story is worth it if you can persevere through.