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A review by sjking
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book is so good, but so dark. Everyone should have to read this book. Given the current state of the United States, and World, this book felt more like non-fiction than fiction.
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, and Cannibalism