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A review by robinks
Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I haven’t read Parable of the Sower, but I enjoyed this graphic novel adaptation. While keeping track of the characters was difficult at first, they were given page presence in a way that got easier to discern as I read more. Also, the accuracy of this “dystopian” story to reality is eerie. Personally, I’m always turned off by particularly religious narratives or talk about God, but from a philosophical perspective, the ideas Lauren presents are very compelling. Visually, I’m not a fan of how Lauren’s verses were presented among the illustrations.
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Torture, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Animal death, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Grief, Sexual content, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Classism, and Drug abuse
Minor: Death of parent, Child death, Rape, Incest, Police brutality, and Trafficking