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

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

it is surreal to re-read this at the end of 2024 and a little hollowing.

butler is unmatched in her ability to have you emote with her characters, but the desperation you feel coming through this book is very weighty.