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

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

A bit slow at times. Otherwise great! almost flawless! Quite... bleak. which is what Butler intended I assume. Seems prescient too given the current state of the world... Climate change, police brutality, censorship, crackdowns on protesting and freedoms.