So, book reviews... where to start?
Possibly with a graphic novel I reserved, by legendary sci-fi author Octavia E Butler. That is to say, the original story (‘Parable of the Sower’) was written by her, back in 1993, and more recently it’s been adapted, under the same title, by Damian Duffy and John Jennings. Not having read the original, I can’t comment on the quality of the adaptation, but I can tell you that it’s not the best thing to read if you’re at all concerned about the shape of things to come. Dystopian, that’s the word I’m after.
Having said that, it features a strong female protagonist and worryingly prescient observations about climate change, water shortages and plagues (all of which featured in the original), so there’s much to be admired - but, not, alas, in this particular moment, to be enjoyed.
By Josie