I was captivated by her parables, but I feel like Butler wrote this story to be more accessible and impactful. It immediately gripped my attention despite its predictability. It was thought-provoking and occasionally unsettling. I was particularly captivated by what I view as Dana's three major relationships. The dynamic she had with her white husband when traveling back in time was fascinating. I think that dichotomy could have been further explored, but that would have wrongfully taken the focus off Rufus and Alice. Rufus feels like the perfect characterization of a slave owner. His initial charm contrasts flawlessly with his ultimate and inevitable decline into complete barbarity. However, I found Alice to be the most emotionally potent character, for obvious reasons. 

I would highly recommend this read. I'm surprised it's not one of those books everyone reads in school.