Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

Parable of the Sower

Earthseed #1

Octavia E. Butler

fiction dystopian science fiction speculative fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced

311 pages | first published 1993

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This first Earthseed novel by ground-breaking writer Octavia E. Butler feel like a prophetic nod to our current world. If you were glued to The Handmaid's Tale, you'll love this beautiful new edition of a seminal American classic.We are coming apa...
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Summary of 15960 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
tense 58%
adventurous 50%
challenging 49%
reflective 46%
emotional 45%
sad 36%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 5%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 19%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.22

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