Parable of the Talents

Octavia E. Butler

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Parable of the Talents

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Octavia E. Butler

Reading Level 5-6 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Lauren Olamina balances her devotion to her daughter, her community, and a groundbreaking new belief that 'God Is Change.' As society unravels amid turmoil, she faces fierce opposition from those who fear her leadership and the hope her faith inspires. Confronted with impossible choices, Lauren must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to protect her vision for a better future.

Themes

FamilySocial JusticeFaith & BeliefSurvivalRace & Identity

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include child abuse, abusive parents, sexual assault. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 5 — Very Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Child Abuse Abusive Parents Sexual Assault Rape Mentioned Drugged Unconsciousness Death Major Character Death Unborn Child Hate Speech
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
10
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

424 pages
131,762 words
14h 38m read-aloud
ISBN
9780446675789
Pages
424
Published
January 1, 2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
131,762
Read-Aloud
~14h 38m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Fiction