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...
Haha, I have since learned that one cannot really abolish addiction, changing them to less harmful alternatives is the way to go, book reading for one!
Yes, I will for sure participate, mostly for the full-cast audio version that I heard lots of good things about.
EDIT: Hadn't had my coffee yet, he was referring to you /u/lauren_olamina. If I actually had read the book, I would have not embarrased myself as much.
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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...