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.
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- Published
- 1993
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- La Parábola Del Sembrador
- Parable of the Sower
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- 2145th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 125 Books We Love for Adults (NY Public Library)
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)
- 40 Essential Feminist Books to Read for Women's History Month (Harpers Bazaar)
- Ezra Klein Show's Most Recommended Books (Ezra Klein Show)
- Powell's Essential List: 25 Essential Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Isn't Enough: Our 25 Honorable Mentions (Powells' City of Books)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The Top 100 Book Series of All Time (Audible )
- The ZORA Canon: The 100 greatest books ever written by African American women (Zora)
- What’s the Best Book of the Past 125 Years? We Asked Readers to Decide. (New York Times)