A review by thefriendlyabyss
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This is a shockingly prescient book written back in the 90s that paints a grim future that seems not too disimilar to humanity’s current trajectory at least here in the United States. The book’s main character, Lauren Olamina, is a young woman, forced to grow up in a ravaged version of California. Her travels are a fascinating look into what becomes necessary when survival is on the line and what hope looks like amidst a sea of destructive chaos. I can’t recommend this book enough! Read it!
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