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

challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Much better than anything Heinlein ever wrote. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism

Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Slavery, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Incest