Butler, Octavia E.
Parable of the Sower: A powerful tale of a dark and dystopian future
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472263667
- author:
- Butler, Octavia E.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Headline Book Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Lauren Olamina's world is one of chaos and violence, where the rich and powerful are safe, and only the strong survive. In her journal, she records the pain and suffering she sees around her, a young woman with a unique gift that allows her to feel the pain of others as her own. One terrible night, everything changes, and Lauren must make her voice heard for the sake of those she loves. Her vision becomes reality, and her dreams of a better way to live gain the power to change humanity forever. This powerful and thought-provoking novel explores a dystopian world that is both eerily familiar and unsettlingly prescient. Octavia E. Butler's prose is pared back to the bone, delineating the painful paradoxes of metamorphosis with compelling precision. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in science fiction, dystopian fiction, and the human condition, Parable of the Sower is a gripping and unforgettable read.
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