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Science Fiction Book Club is a podcast for bookworms and stargazers. In every episode, hosts Abu and Obssa dive into the pages of their favorite science fiction novels to break down the big ideas and ask the nerdy questions. This isn't just a generic book review podcast – it's a show made for and with a community of passionate sci-fi fans. So join the club, and get reading! New episodes every other Thursday.
Parable of the Sower (Earthseed #1) by Octavia E. Butler I Ch. 1-13
Science Fiction Book Club: Parable of the Sower
1 hour 4 minutes
1 week ago
Parable of the Sower (Earthseed #1) by Octavia E. Butler I Ch. 1-13
Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. They reflect on the relevance of Butler's work in today's society, highlighting the prophetic nature of her writing and the urgent themes that resonate with contemporary issues. In their takeaways, they analyze the character of Lauren as an unreliable narrator, and the dangers of denial in the face of change.
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(00:00) Intro
(03:17) Chapter Summaries
(16:11) First Impressions
(26:43) Octavia Butler's Career
(33:52) The Danger of Denial
(43:53) Lauren is an Unreliable Narrator
(01:00:30) Up Next and Goodbye
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Science Fiction Book Club: Parable of the Sower
Science Fiction Book Club is a podcast for bookworms and stargazers. In every episode, hosts Abu and Obssa dive into the pages of their favorite science fiction novels to break down the big ideas and ask the nerdy questions. This isn't just a generic book review podcast – it's a show made for and with a community of passionate sci-fi fans. So join the club, and get reading! New episodes every other Thursday.
