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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “So this book is set in the near future where society is rapidly collapsing--it's sort of dystopic, and the main character is a headstrong teenage girl named Lauren who believes Change is the only god there is. She suffers from a congenital condition caused by her mother's use of an experimental...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “This is my first time reading Octavia E. Butler and it will most likely be the last; I was coerced to read this novel for one of my classes in college—unfortunately. The book falls flat and is more bland than anything else. The writing style is as follows: cause and effect, cause and effect,...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This book drew me in from the first few pages. Parable is a wonderful journey for the reader. ”
Jen wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Whoa! Read it for a class and it was not what I was expecting it to be. Travel along the post apocalyptic roads that now makeup the broken U.S. with Lauren, a young girl who in the face of tragedy, is able to determine what (or who) god really is.”
Kathryn D wrote this review Wednesday, November 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really enjoyed this book it was a great read. I loved the entire story, I think that some of the ideas of her "religion" were flawed but it was a great story.”
Whanny F wrote this review Wednesday, November 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is my first time reading Octavia E. Butler and it will most likely be the last; I was coerced to read this novel for one of my classes in college—unfortunately. The book falls flat and is more bland than anything else. The writing style is as follows: cause and effect, cause and effect, cause and effect. It is uninteresting and uninspiring; also, the main character, Lauren, her religion or silly “philosophy” is weak and has more of a floating affect than something that is concrete. All through the book she mumbles: “God is change”, but Butler does not even attempt to go any further. I fail to realize what Lauren actually meant: oh, and the ending is horrible. Do not read this book: it's a slow read and boring.”
Meko wrote this review Friday, November 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“If you want to envision the future and what the church should be, then read this book.”
Ralph W wrote this review Saturday, October 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Lauren lives in a walled community in 2024. Outside the walls murder and mayhem reign. In her reflections about the unstable world around her she develops a religion she calls Earthseed. With Change as her God, she is more prepared than most when the drug addled pyro’s break through the wall burning and killing everything at hand. With her family dead, Lauren begins the trek north with dreams of starting her Earthseed community in hopes for a better future—if she survives. Her strength rallies others to believe a future might be possible. The award winning author’s science fiction tale of a world gone mad is a survival story where water and food are scare, but murder and rape abound. This unsensationalized look at a possible future is scary because it rings true. Recommended.
Lisa R wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“I loved this book and read it more than once. The imagery though graphic is honest and real and its a powerful book, are you sure you can handle it.”
Danielle Nicole wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I devoured Kindred so I was somewhat disappointed when I read thisone--I simply lacked the emotional connection with Parable. Butler still offers a compelling female lead and a subtle commentary about humanity and the societies we create. It's worth some of your time.”
Kelly D wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Somewhat reminded me of THE ROAD, but with hope!”
librarygirl75 wrote this review Wednesday, September 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
