Reviews

Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation, by Octavia E. Butler

daria_nedelcu19's review

challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

Enjoyment 5/10
Concept 5/10
Execution 6/10
Art 4/10
Dialogue 7/10
Plot & Logic 7/10
Pacing & Structure 7/10
Characters 6/10
Intrigue 6/10

Rating: 2.79/5

jessidee's review against another edition

challenging fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

bookishtrina's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

northerndryad's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

5.0

elijahf's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

misterjt's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

tangiblereads's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Parable of the Sower (graphic novel) was a great book.  I will say I am glad I read as a graphic novel as I don’t think I would have liked as much as a traditional book. I think it would have been slow and stagnant for me.  I liked the dystopian story, but it spoke of the Earthseed religion a lot and it was confusing at times.  The pedofillish relationship threw me off, but OB seems to like the older man/younger woman dynamic. The book itself was illustrated very well, and thoroughly.  Colors are bold and mostly orangish/dark so you need to read in a bright room so as not to strain the eye.  This is a heavy dense book, despite the look of it.  

jackieines's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, War, Rape, and Gun violence

shavawnellsbury's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad 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? No

4.5

majersreads's review

Too dark and depressing