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

adventurous dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I ended up enjoying this book more than I expected. The entire story felt like a journey because of the diary format, and it makes me wonder how the next book will carry on. The plot was not explicit at first, but I still liked the flow and sequence of events. Coincidentally, I was driving right by the San Luis Reservoir around the time the group passed through it, and that made me excited to get through the book. I’m still curious about what exactly happened to Lauren’s dad, but I think his disappearance was necessary for Lauren to grow. However, her whole Earthseed thing is not something I’m completely on board with. I can understand that in desperate times, the idea of some direction and togetherness helped keep Lauren’s group together but Earthseed itself still is a distant idea. I did love watching her little group grow in numbers and in trust.

A tree Cannot grow In its parents' shadows.
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