Parable of the Sower (2)

Author

Octavia E. Butler

Genre

Dystopian Fiction, Science Fiction, Afrofuturism, Post-Apocalyptic

Synopsis

In a dystopian 2024 California ravaged by climate change, economic collapse, and social chaos, a young woman named Lauren Olamina possesses a unique gift—or curse—that allows her to feel the pain of others. When her walled community is destroyed, she must lead a small group of survivors north while developing her own belief system, Earthseed, built on the principle that 'God is Change.' This haunting and prescient novel explores resilience, community, and the human capacity for adaptation in the face of societal breakdown.