Parable Of The Sower by Octavia E. Butler
In a dystopian future where society has collapsed due to environmental and economic crises, a young woman named Lauren Olamina possesses a unique ability to feel the pain and pleasure of others. As she witnesses her community being torn apart by violence and religious fanaticism, Lauren embarks on a perilous journey to find a new safe haven and establish her own religion based on empathy and survival. Through her thought-provoking narrative, the book explores themes of resilience, spirituality, and the power of human connection in the face of adversity.
The 1399th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1993
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-350
- Words
- 66,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 73rd on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 40 Essential Feminist Books to Read for Women's History Month (Harpers Bazaar)
- The ZORA Canon: The 100 greatest books ever written by African American women (Zora)
- Powell's Essential List: 25 Essential Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Isn't Enough: Our 25 Honorable Mentions (Powells' City of Books)
- What’s the Best Book of the Past 125 Years? We Asked Readers to Decide. (New York Times)
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)