Parable of the Sower - Conclusion

Differences in age, race, and religion play a very important part in the story. Much of the violence that occurs outside of Acorn occurs because of racial differences. On the other hand, Lauren's Earthseed community is extremely diverse, yet these differences do not cause any problems.

Parable of the Sower is the first book of a trilogy, so it is to be expected for the author to leave much to be desired at the end. There are lots of unanswered questions, but I believe that the group settling down on Bankole's land is a good stopping point for this book. This book is about the journey, and the next is about the growth of the community.