83 pages • 2 hours read
Octavia E. ButlerParable of the Sower
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower is praised for its powerful storytelling and profound social commentary. Reviewers commend its visionary, dystopian world and the complex protagonist. Critics, however, note the pacing can be uneven and some plot points may feel underdeveloped. Nevertheless, it remains a compelling and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Parable of the Sower?
A reader who would enjoy Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler is likely drawn to dystopian fiction with deep social commentary, complex characters, and themes of survival and resilience. Fans of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood and 1984 by George Orwell would appreciate its poignant exploration of societal collapse and human hope.
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Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
710L