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yarisbooksandbevs 's review for:
Parable of the Sower
by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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.
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