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

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

All that you touch You Change. All that you Change Changes you. The only lasting truth Is Change.

A uniquely difficult book to read but incredibly important and timely. Dystopia is so much scarier the more we see fiction represented in our world, Octavia Butler is truly an incredible writer. I love seeing this world through teenage Lauren’s eyes as she battles with her understanding of religion and her hyper-empathy while the world burns around her. Given the current events of the world in 2025, Butler’s work is haunting and hard to swallow, but really poignant and powerful. 
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