Parable of the Sower

Another “it gets better” book. I had abandoned this some months ago, at about ten percent, because of violence I found uncomfortable and religious overtones I found tedious. A friend convinced me to give it another go, and I'm mostly glad I did: it remained a disturbing read, but also developed thoughtful themes of trust, compassion, attachment (in Buddhist and other senses), and the fragility of civilization. I don't understand the economics of her world nor some of the character motivations, which diminished my enjoyment somewhat. I haven't decided yet whether to continue with the trilogy.