Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler

Parable of the Talents

Earthseed #2

Octavia E. Butler

448 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction dystopian speculative fiction adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Originally published in 1998, this shockingly prescient novel's timely message of hope and resistance in the face of fanaticism is more relevant than ever. In 2032, Lauren Olamina has survived the destruction of her home and family, and realized h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,584 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
emotional 60%
challenging 54%
reflective 52%
tense 46%
sad 44%
adventurous 43%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 19%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 16%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 30% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 33% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.34

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