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

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

What a hauntingly beautiful and terrifying book. So much can be related to today. There were many times I forgot Lauren was a kid. This book definitely made me think and reflect. Really great work.

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Slavery, Classism

Minor: Child abuse, Cursing, Racism, Sexual content, Police brutality, Cannibalism