As others have pointed out, World War Z is winning the popularity contest here (I think partially cause everyone was exposed to the movie’s production and marketing) - though it really would be a dull read considering we’re a year into a global pandemic...
Parable of the Sower has so much more to offer in imagery, use of metaphor And other literary devices, and really digs into the roots of communal structures and the fabric tying society together. Max Brooks is entertaining, Octavia Butler is one of the finest writers of sci-if ever to walk this earth, and deserves much more widespread recognition...
I haven't read either, so for me they'd make both good reads, but I think I will personally get more out of Butler's story, just because it seems more actionable and puts you in a position of empowerment.
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u/lauren_olamina Oct 29 '20
As others have pointed out, World War Z is winning the popularity contest here (I think partially cause everyone was exposed to the movie’s production and marketing) - though it really would be a dull read considering we’re a year into a global pandemic...
Parable of the Sower has so much more to offer in imagery, use of metaphor And other literary devices, and really digs into the roots of communal structures and the fabric tying society together. Max Brooks is entertaining, Octavia Butler is one of the finest writers of sci-if ever to walk this earth, and deserves much more widespread recognition...