A review by doomluz
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler

challenging dark emotional reflective 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? Yes

5.0

Somehow this one was even more prescient for 2020 than the previous book. I like that she included Lauren’s daughter’s pov. The segments of the Earthseed book feel even more like part of a full religion/philosophy in this book. Strong characters. 

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