Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler

Parable of the Talents

Earthseed #2

Octavia E. Butler

424 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction dystopian speculative fiction adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

Description

In 2032, Lauren Olamina has survived the destruction of her home and family, and realized her vision of a peaceful community in northern California based on her newly founded faith, Earthseed. The fledgling community provides refuge for outcasts f...

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Moods

dark 86%
emotional 60%
challenging 54%
reflective 52%
tense 46%
sad 44%
adventurous 43%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 19%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 16%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | 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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