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Set in a dystopian 2032, the narrative explores profound themes of alienation, violence, and community through the eyes of Lauren Olamina's daughter, who has been estranged from her mother. The story unfolds amidst a war-torn society grappling with a far-right religious regime, highlighting the struggle for basic human needs in a fractured world. Presented partly through Lauren's journal, the book continues the exploration of resilience and the quest for freedom, building on the legacy of its acclaimed predecessor.
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Parable of the Talents, Octavia E. Butler
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- Released
- 2017
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Octavia E. Butler
- Publisher
- Seven Stories Press,U.S.
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9781609807207
- Series
- Earthseed
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Religious Topics, Science Fiction, Family, USA, Death, Science Fantasy, Gifts for men, Faith, Violence, Race, Racism, Diaries, Post-apocalyptic, New Beginning, Danger, Rape, Torture, Captivity, Distrust
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- Set in a dystopian 2032, the narrative explores profound themes of alienation, violence, and community through the eyes of Lauren Olamina's daughter, who has been estranged from her mother. The story unfolds amidst a war-torn society grappling with a far-right religious regime, highlighting the struggle for basic human needs in a fractured world. Presented partly through Lauren's journal, the book continues the exploration of resilience and the quest for freedom, building on the legacy of its acclaimed predecessor.