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Cassandra The Huntington podcast is really interesting but it contains all manner of spoilers for BOTH of the published books. I recommend listening to it AFTER…moreThe Huntington podcast is really interesting but it contains all manner of spoilers for BOTH of the published books. I recommend listening to it AFTER reading both books. (less)

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Will I be confused if I don’t read the first book? I bought the second book without knowing that it was a sequel

readingivy1908 For a better experience, please read in sequence.

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When Butler wrote Parable of the Sower was it conceived as the first of a two book story, or was this second story conceived later?

E.W. Parris Ms. Butler wrote the two books as a single story. Upon realizing it would be a very long book, she found a point that she could end the first book and…moreMs. Butler wrote the two books as a single story. Upon realizing it would be a very long book, she found a point that she could end the first book and turned it into two.(less)

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What reading age would you recommend?

Marcin Adult only, as its not for kids.

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My understanding is that Butler intended there to be a 3rd book in this series, but unfortunately never completed it. I'm content with the ending of the first book. Is it worth it to read the second, if there's no third to follow it up?

Andy Phillips Although a third book was planned, I didn't feel that the end of the second book clearly intended that. There is an 'ending' - it isn't left hanging.…moreAlthough a third book was planned, I didn't feel that the end of the second book clearly intended that. There is an 'ending' - it isn't left hanging.(less)

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