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

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book is so heavy and so dark. It’s chilling to see how accurately Butler predicted the 2020s in 1993. It’s a difficult but necessary read. 
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