Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower (no spoilers)

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Philip Chase

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@Talking_Story 5 ай бұрын

Had a chance to see Octavia Butler speak when I got my copy of Parable of the Sower signed. What a grand person!

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

What an incredible experience, John! I’d love to hear that story next time we chat!

@arabellawillow 5 ай бұрын

That's to cool! Il second Philip's request to hear the story 🤭

@AnithaGadeReads 5 ай бұрын

That's so cool, John.

@someokiedude9549 5 ай бұрын

Who haven't you met or seen John?!

@Talking_Story 5 ай бұрын

@@someokiedude9549 I been around a while. What can I say. 😂

@ACriticalDragon 5 ай бұрын

I thought that you might like this one. Butler was a fantastic author and her work is both moving and important.

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Nemesis! I look forward to reading more of Butler's novels in the future.

@mariareadsssf 5 ай бұрын

The "Earthseed" duology left such a mark on me not only as a reader, but also as a human being. Octavia E. Butler has that gift of changing a reader in subtle ways.

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

@@mariareadsssf Beautifully said! It’s a life-changing read, for sure.

@Charles_Reid 5 ай бұрын

Intro was awesome. "It is 2024, and things are falling apart. No I'm not referring to current events, I'm referring to Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower" Made me laugh.

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

@@Charles_Reid Ha ha! I’m glad! Sometimes we need to laugh!

@mattkean1128 5 ай бұрын

This felt like such a believable, and realistic take on how things could go. I was really infected with the character's desire to plan. Her affliction is an interesting component. One I think she could have easily written around and left out completely without much trouble. So much so that it must've been a strong conscious choice to include.

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

I think Lauren’s hyperempathy serves a couple functions. One is in how she came to have it, emphasizing the broken state of the world through drug addiction and corporate exploitation simultaneously (just look at how people the pharmaceutical industry knowingly got addicted to opioids in the name of profit). But I feel like her condition also might be one reason why she’d come up with something like Earthseed. It’s an interesting piece of Lauren and the story. Cheers, Matt!

@YouTubdotCub 5 ай бұрын

She is such a brilliant writer and so good at weaving characterization and themes together.

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree! Lauren is a beautiful example.

@Princess_Rhaenyra 26 күн бұрын

I'd love to read it. I keep hearing about it. Thanks for the review.

@The8BitPianist 5 ай бұрын

I've read Kindred by Octavia Butler, and it was very good. The Parable of the Sower sounds very interesting, especially the themes you laid out! I'll make sure to check it out, thanks!

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

I hope you'll get a lot from The Parable of the Sower! Cheers!

@thedrownedkingdomsaga7847 5 ай бұрын

What an incredible review Philip. Have always wanted to read this one. You've pushed it up my TBR even more. Always appreciate your wonderful insights.

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

I have no doubt you will take so much from this story, PL. Also, the good news for you is that Canada is in much better shape in the story, so you can feel much safer while reading!

@julieannsarabia 26 күн бұрын

This is most definitely Current Events.

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 25 күн бұрын

@@julieannsarabia Unfortunately, yes!

@AnithaGadeReads 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic review, Philip. This series is one of the first buddyreads' I did with friends and the first review I ever did in my channel. Its always going to be special for me. What Butler did with such a young protagonist with philosophical perspective in a bleak society is just brilliant.

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

Your first review? That’s so cool, Anitha! You said it very well - it really is brilliant.

@ZOMGfantasy 5 ай бұрын

An excellent, eloquent review as always Philip! Thank you for sharing your thoughts 😊

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, Zammar!

@thefantasythinker 5 ай бұрын

You're very right about how relevant this book is. I like that idea, just change the date a bit and beware the possibilities of what might come! Excellent review Philip!

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Jarrod! Butler’s portrayal of the future is definitely still on the table, I fear. Hopefully, we can find the wisdom to avoid the worst of it.

@perrywakefield1698 5 ай бұрын

Parable of the Sower and Dune are my two favorite scifi books. Octavia Butler is underrated in my opinion. Great review, as always.

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Perry! Now that I've read it, I can enthusiastically agree that Parable of the Sower is a book that should be widely read and celebrated. All the best!

@BookishChas 5 ай бұрын

Great review Philip! I’ve never read this, but it’s been on my list.

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

I think you’d take a lot from this one, Chas!

@someokiedude9549 5 ай бұрын

Dr. Fantasy doing sci-fi? What is this? Alternate universe Philip? Seriously, this was a really good review as always Philip! I myself also read my first Butler book this year, Kindred, and it's my only 5 star read that I've had so far this year. Also my favorite book I've read this year thus far. I wish more science fiction authors were like Butler, though I think one could get away with describing Kindred as fantasy or even magical realism. Anyway, great video!

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Britton! I’m looking forward to reading Kindred as well!

@Snally38 5 ай бұрын

Great review Philip! I haven't read this one yet, but your description of the book as bleak and visceral but with some hope aligns with my experience reading other Butler books (especially Kindred). Looking forward to reading this based on your recommendation!

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

I hope you'll take a lot from the experience if you do pick up this one! It is so timely.

@Johanna_reads 5 ай бұрын

Excellent review! I loved hearing your thoughts on this book and all the elements of hope you noticed. “Kindred” is one of my favorite books, and I need to get to this one sometime. Smart move reading it in 2024!

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Johanna! I had the book ready to read on my TBR, but when AP pointed out that it starts in 2024 (in July, no less!), I bumped it up a little. I'm confident you'll get a lot from this one.

@lucasrogers9055 5 ай бұрын

I want to be like you one day you articulate what your getting across very well

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

You are very kind, Lucas! Thank you for watching!

@domokosjapi 5 ай бұрын

I am currently reading it, just about finishing the first book. It's a great read as well Octavia's other novels. Thanks for the review, great work.

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! My best wishes to you for the finish!

@domokosjapi 5 ай бұрын

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy just finished it, can't wait to start the next book 📚

@KarlSnarks 6 күн бұрын

You mention Buddhism, but I think a possibly even more influential philosophy to the Earthseed philosophy is Daoism, which also embraces moving with change and practicing effortless action.

@DoUnicornsRead 5 ай бұрын

I always love your reviews, Philip, but this time is especially appreciated! For me Octavia E. Butler together with Ursula K. LeGuin is one of the greatest women writers. And by far not talked about enough.Was this the first book you read by her? And are you going to read the sequel, Parable of the Talents? Thank you, for this brilliant review!

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Angela! This was indeed my first read of a book by Butler. I haven't decided whether to follow up with Parable of the Talents or read Kindred first. Either way, this will not be my last Butler book as she was obviously brilliant!

@StoryGirl1128 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! I’ve not read it, but maybe sometime!

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

If you do read it, I hope you’ll take a lot from the experience! Thank you for watching!

@Nasser851000 5 ай бұрын

The Book that predicted the future XD

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

Yes, indeed! It would be nice if we could avoid the worst of Butler's vision in The Parable of the Sower, but I'm not sure we'll wise up enough as a species.

@CombativeRoboGuy 5 ай бұрын

I looked up Parable of the Sower after your Weeks that were and realized that it was set in 2024 and by Butler so I went out and bought it to read next month. The guy there was telling me that when his coworker read it he asked how it was and they said “Don’t talk to me”

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

Yikes! I don't know if "Don't talk to me" is a good thing or a bad thing . . . But I do hope that you'll take a lot from the experience when you read The Parable of the Sower. Not only does it begin in 2024, but it starts in July, so you picked the right month!

@CombativeRoboGuy 5 ай бұрын

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy Oh wow, even better. I think they were actually talking about Parable of the Talents but I hope to take a lot from the experience. I saw a delightful quote on TBB editions which said “Everything you touch you change. Everything you change changes you,” and I think that it is very poignant.

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 5 ай бұрын

@@CombativeRoboGuy That quote is very much at the heart of the story.

@CombativeRoboGuy 5 ай бұрын

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy That makes me VERY excited. Thank you