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A review by oddpilot97
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
I’ve heard that this is a must-read and I know it’s a classic.
It’s too dark for me right now. 😬 There were mentions of rape in the first 10 minutes and more soon after. Plus a completed suicide. Really bleak.
Another reviewer said they felt it was less dystopian or post-apocalyptic and more apocalyptic. I didn’t get far in but that reflects my feelings.
I have no doubt this is an important work, but I need to protect my brain space by setting this down.
It’s too dark for me right now. 😬 There were mentions of rape in the first 10 minutes and more soon after. Plus a completed suicide. Really bleak.
Another reviewer said they felt it was less dystopian or post-apocalyptic and more apocalyptic. I didn’t get far in but that reflects my feelings.
I have no doubt this is an important work, but I need to protect my brain space by setting this down.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Suicide, Violence, and Blood