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

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Honestly a challenging read but in the best possible way. The book is 30 years old but feels incredibly current and almost too real these days. There are challenging topics but at its core it’s reflective and contemplative about the human experience and what we owe to each other and the world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and War

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Cannibalism