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A review by tacoshark
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? No
4.5
Reading this in 2024, when it begins in July of this year, is a wild experience. It’s not us but it’s us - or an all too plausible near-term version of us. It’s not an easy read but it’s vivid and compelling enough that it’s impossible to look away either. Really fascinating. It’s a bit dated in some ways but none that really dilute the message or the foresight, and that’s disturbing as hell.
(This edition was rather poorly edited, a disservice to Ms. Butler and occasionally distracting.)
(This edition was rather poorly edited, a disservice to Ms. Butler and occasionally distracting.)