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cursed_to_read 's review for:
Parable of the Sower
by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow. That was a lot. I have a lot of thoughts but I'm not sure what they all are. Lauren really came off as autistic but I'm not sure if that was Butler's intention. The book is really interesting and feels prophetic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Gore, Mental illness, Blood
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Vomit, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, War