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

adventurous challenging dark hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This was a re-read, which I will clearly do every 5 to 10 years. As with all Octavia Butler, one can connect to new and different concepts or experiences with each reading. As we grow, do can it thoughts about these troubling books. 

Despite the horrors and atrocities of this world (that holds so many prescient parallels to our own), this book is full of humanity. The author offers us hopeful ideas and also forces the reader to create and discover their own 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings