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Parable of the Sower
by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This prophetic book was published in 1993 but takes place in a Dystopian California through 2024-2027, and the parallels to the present are chilling. The realistic subject matter was hard to digest at times, but the writing was strong besides the slow intro. I’ll be reading the sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Rape, Slavery
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Racism, Cannibalism