Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation

Such a good read especially for today. She definitely talks about some thought provoking ideals that definitely had me asking questions and really taking the time to digest this story. I really enjoyed the art and I can't wait to read the second.

Not a good story . It’s very blasphemous and hard to follow along . Images and words don’t match up .

I have never read the novel, so this is a review from someone introduced to this dystopia directly through the graphic novel adaptation. I went into this with only two real pieces of information: 1) It’s on the banned book list -therefore a must read- and 2) it takes place on a world ravaged by climate change.The Art: the art style used to depict this story was absolutely perfect. It conveyed so much of the emotion of the tale, alternating between grotesque, horrifying, terrifying, yet at times still stunningly beautiful. The art sucks you into this world as thoroughly as Lauren’s (fmc) writings do, and many of the scenes will stick with you long after you finish reading.The Story: this book takes place from 2024-2027 and follows a cast of characters fighting for survival in a violent, brutal world. I didn’t expect this to center as heavily around God and religion as it does. I don’t know if the novel gets more into the intricacies of climate change and the authoritarian politics, but in the graphic novel it felt like those concepts were backdrops for the religion being created by Lauren. Despite this, the topics were evident throughout, along with heavy commentary on social inequity and capitalism.The story itself is captivating, and terrifyingly real. So much of what takes place within the story reflects happenings around the country today: a warning of where we are headed. Yet, despite every reason in which it shouldn’t exist within these pages, this story is filled with a determined optimism. There is community and love; there are people willing to help each other even in the face of danger. There is hope that in banding together, something new can be created and maybe, just maybe, we can make it through.Overall, this graphic novel was a great introduction, but it felt like it captured the heart of something without the nuance and it left me wanting to dive deeper. I will definitely be reading the novel.

My grandson 10 lives it. Allows him to be part of our book club lol

I didn’t realize it wasn’t a printed bookI could not bear to read to read cartoons

A well done work with perhaps a bit of the detail from the text novel left out in the translation and pages a bit perhaps too much left to tone variations of brown or blue and sometimes black for the form, but generally the work is interesting and well paced.The book was written in 1993 or so, but it has environmental catastrophe from climate problems and race war type action in California which suggests some flavor of the present moment as if by a degree of mystical prediction akin to Nostradamus. What is missing is the part of the text which deals with a crusade for the Presidency of the dystopian Republic by a worthless figure who is stated to have used the motto 'Make America Great Again!'The business now available about 30 years after its writing seem quite prescient.I do wish that a bit more contrast was to be found on some of the pages of the Graphic Novel. It is able to be made out, but some may find that the contrast is more between shades of a color than between different hues and get some tiring of their visual tolerance due to that minor fault.

The story is perfect and so is the progression. The tension and fear feel real. The character are compelling. The concept of earthseed is interesting how it relates to traditional African religions.

While dystopian stories are not my normal reading choice I did find this one engaging once I got into the story. There are many aspects of belief presented here and how amongst horrors people can find hope. Much of the book is about survival and the story talks about the different ways people can be enslaved. While there is discussion of race and discrimination it felt as though it was about economic disparity as well. There are definite parallels to the struggles seen in inner city US today and the story highlights illiteracy and drugs as a factor in the issues. Many ways it feels like a warning of what can come if we as a nation don’t start caring and respecting life and each other instead of constantly being at odds and choosing sides

Although it's intense doesn't stop it from being eye opening

I liked this a lot. I really got a "Walking Dead" feel from this. I pictured a lot of the "action scenes" in my mind, and Lupita Nyong'o as Lauren. I know she's not 18, but she can look it. Besides in a movie adaptation they can be a little fast and loose with her age.

Came across this book as a suggestion. You can really feel the faithfulness of this Graphic Novel to the book. Lauren's Earthseed parables are greatly reflected here through every panel. I'm glad this was suggested to me!

Very good companion to the book. Great drawing.Thank you

Having never read the novel Parable of the Sower, I can't really speak to the truth of this adaptation as a representation of the novel. What I can say is that the artwork is breath-taking, illustrating the bleakness of the world in which Lauren lives, while also conveying the hope that she still has.While there were places with much more text than action, this was largely necessary to convey all the information - and allowed to graphic novel to stay true to the way the novel was written, as journal entries.I will say that I think I would have enjoyed this adaptation *more* if I had already read the novel, because I would have a greater understanding of Lauren's hyper-empathy and Earthseed. That being said, I don't think you *have* to read the novel first to be able to appreciate the graphic novel adaptation. For me, it has whet my appetite enough for me to want to read the novel, a desire I did not have before.

This was a great graphic novel. Many of the situations that were talked about in this book Are relevant in the here in the now. It talks about water shortages food shortages and human beings just Devolving to there basic animal instinct. I also loved her take on religion and how human beings use it to justify Their actions when choosing to attack someone that does not believe the way they do or view the world from their perspective . The violence that Was used reminds me of the mass shootings that we experience today. Except in the book they used fire as a weapon to steal and kill under the philosophy of kill or be killed. It was a great read and owed to Ms. Butler's fantastic writing.

A horrifying vision of the future tempered by timeless philosophy, its certainly a page turner. Looking forward to reading the rest of the graphic adaptations.

The art work of this novel really resonates with the story and brings it to life. I have recommended this book to others who are unfamiliar with Butler's work as a means if introduction and they are always glad they read it. This adaptation and the Kindred adaptation are my top favourite graphic novels to recommend

I love Octavia Butler & I love this book I was hoping that being an adaptation it would be a little different from the original It wasn't. I'm still glad I bought it. The artwork is nice.

I have loved Octavia Butler for decades and I loved the Parable series and was deeply disappointed when it did not continue after Power of Talents. I always wondered if some brave media company might try to make a tv series from it but lacking that, a graphic novel is a good middle step. In the hands of Damian Duffy and John Jennings, it is a great step.I loved the art, so moving in detail and color that it heightened all of the emotions of the novel. Obviously this is not as long nor as word detailed as the novel, but I checked and it does cover all of the major points. In the time of COVID19 this is a particular gut-punch, too, so be warned if you thinking of buying.If you love Butler's work, you will want this graphic novel. I am waiting for the next one to come out.

Beautiful and striking images. I like how the designer offset the Earthseed verses from the other text. Great adaptation of one of my favorite novels.

Relevant in the Age of Trump and the moral, economical, and environmental decay of America.Love love love this book