veebs 's review for:

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

2.0

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I respect the author's skill, but this was a depressing read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence

Minor: Slavery, Cannibalism