A review by rpweber15
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

Much like Parable of the Sower, this book felt scarily and horrifyingly real. I think the pacing was a bit off in this book, and the multiple POV lacked depth when it came to Larkin’s perspective, but overall, this book was almost as perfect as the first one in terms of characters and themes.