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A review by hattielouisa
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
I hated reading most of this book because it was so dark and carried so much dread. But at the end, I was so so glad to have read it. It was incredibly eerie to read a book written when I was 2 years old and set in 2025 when so many of Octavia’s predictions have come true… the resurgence of measles in particular, California wildfires, and the election of a governor president whose slogan is a version of Make America Great Again.
My favorite part of the book was the illustration of mutual aid, the power of community, and the importance of survival skills. All areas I intend to continue advancing in my own life.
Definitely worth reading, so glad my book club chose this one!
My favorite part of the book was the illustration of mutual aid, the power of community, and the importance of survival skills. All areas I intend to continue advancing in my own life.
Definitely worth reading, so glad my book club chose this one!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury