Ending of Parable of the Sower

     The book kind of ended on a hopeful note but also kind of indicated that there was more to come for Acorn in the future (which there is because there’s a sequel book). I wasn’t completely satisfied because I think there were a few loose ends left for the reader and although they now have a location for Acorn and Earthseed, I was left wondering how long they would be safe, especially after they found Bankole’s dead relatives on that very soil. There also seems to be not a perfect unity with all of the members because of different disagreements on staying on the property and listening to Lauren. Even though they all came together to mourn the loss of the loved ones and establish Acorn, I do think in the future there can be problems again as there were problems throughout the whole book that almost got them killed. I guess you would just have to wait to read the next book to find out though. How did you like the ending? 

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  1. L. MoffittMay 21, 2021 at 7:18 AM

    My feelings were similar to yours. It's a hopeful ending -- certainly not the grimness of BNW or 1984 -- but less ambiguous and more unresolved (as in, a not entirely purposeful ambiguity). But I guess that is meant to make us interested in finding out what happens in "Parable of the Talents." Not sure I'll read it. Oh who am I kidding, I'll read it. :D

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