Before reading the Parable of the Sower I have been lucky enough to have experience with Octavia Butler's other work, in particular the book Kindred. This novel discusses a woman who is pulled back into time in the Antebellum South at varying rates, and thus as a black woman becomes acutely aware of the horrors of slavery. It will be interesting for me to see the similarities between this book and that one.
Since the identity of Lauren's biological mother is unknown, the main motherly figure in her life is Cory. Cory and Lauren seem to get along find, however, they fight more once Keith leaves. It is ultimately very sad for Lauren when she dies along with the rest of her family, proving the significance she had in her life.
Yes! I LOVE Kindred!
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