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theemeraldgirl23 's review for:
Parable of the Sower
by Octavia E. Butler
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A fantastic speculative fiction novel about our current times and what would happen if California became a dystopian wasteland. Lauren Olamina is a tremendous and refreshing protagonist from her view on God and community. It was unlike any book I've ever read before.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Body horror, Gore, Gun violence, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Cannibalism, Murder, Pregnancy
Minor: Incest, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Suicide, Excrement