Parable of the Sower

This is a dark book. I mean, this is dystopian. The Hunger Games is a happy place in comparison. That being said, there is a lot to learn from this book about human nature. The growing divide between rich and poor, slavery, racism... If there is a bias, Butler shows it's ugliness in full. There isn't graphic violence or sex, but it should be noted that of violence, sex, or mention of rape is a trigger, this book is not for you.

I wanted to find a brighter light in this book and I didn't get it. I wanted more hope to be realized. Perhaps during this time of pandemic, the darkness is harder to take. I struggled with the rating. The writing drew me in and kept me coming back. It made new think. Two things I want in a book. I am curious if things get brighter in the next book. Since I liked this one, I plan to read the next and find out.