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A review by trapdorr
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Dark but intriguing plot line. Interesting take on the human condition and survival. The premise seems so extreme and dystopian but it’s not that far off of the reality of some “third world” nations. I was worried the novel would come off preachy but it didn’t. I think this is a book I’ll think about for years to come.
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, and Rape
Moderate: Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Police brutality, and Classism