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

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense fast-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? Yes

4.5

This sequel to Parable of the Sower paints a world simultaneously better off and far more grim than the first book. It’s challenging, harrowing, and in some ways exceedingly hopeful. It’s absolutely worth a read for anyone thinking about the future.
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