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

challenging dark reflective sad tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

characters - ⭐️
plot - .5⭐️
engaging to read - .5⭐️
would recommend - ⭐️
would read again - ⭐️

filled me with dread :) very unsettling.

a bit slow at times, and the earthseed religion lost me a bit, but overall really well done and worth a read.
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