Parable of the Sower
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler is a reprint edition published by Grand Central Publishing on April 30, 2019. This post-apocalyptic novel explores the challenges faced by society in the early 2020s, where climate change and economic crises have led to widespread chaos. The story follows fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina, who lives in a gated community with her family and neighbors, shielded from the dangers outside. However, Lauren’s unique condition of hyperempathy makes her acutely aware of the suffering around her, prompting her to take action to protect her loved ones.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of survival, community, and the emergence of new beliefs in the face of adversity. As Lauren navigates a world filled with peril, her journey evolves from mere survival to the creation of a new faith, reflecting her vision of humanity’s future. This edition, comprising 368 pages, presents a thought-provoking exploration of dystopian elements intertwined with coming-of-age experiences, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit amidst apocalyptic challenges.
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This highly acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from award-winning author Octavia E. Butler “pairs well with 1984 or The Handmaid’s Tale” (John Green, New York Times)–now with a new foreword by N. K. Jemisin.
When global climate change and economic crises lead to social chaos in the early 2020s, California becomes full of dangers, from pervasive water shortage to masses of vagabonds who will do anything to live to see another day. Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding anarchy. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers from hyperempathy, a debilitating sensitivity to others’ emotions.
Precocious and clear-eyed, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision of human destiny.
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