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Originally published in 1998, this shockingly prescient novel's timely message of hope and resistance in the face of fanaticism is more relevant than ever.
In 2032, Lauren Olamina has survived the destruction of her home and family, and realized her vision of a peaceful community in northern California based on her newly founded faith, Earthseed. The fledgling community provides refuge for outcasts facing persecution after the election of an ultra-conservative president who vows to "make America great again." In an increasingly divided and dangerous nation, Lauren's subversive colony--a minority religious faction led by a young black woman--becomes a target for President Jarret's reign of terror and oppression.
Years later, Asha Vere reads the journals of a mother she never knew, Lauren Olamina. As she searches for answers about her own past, she also struggles to reconcile with the legacy of a mother caught between her duty to her chosen family and her calling to lead humankind into a better future.
In 2032, Lauren Olamina has survived the destruction of her home and family, and realized her vision of a peaceful community in northern California based on her newly founded faith, Earthseed. The fledgling community provides refuge for outcasts facing persecution after the election of an ultra-conservative president who vows to "make America great again." In an increasingly divided and dangerous nation, Lauren's subversive colony--a minority religious faction led by a young black woman--becomes a target for President Jarret's reign of terror and oppression.
Years later, Asha Vere reads the journals of a mother she never knew, Lauren Olamina. As she searches for answers about her own past, she also struggles to reconcile with the legacy of a mother caught between her duty to her chosen family and her calling to lead humankind into a better future.
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“yet again butler has successfully managed to capture the worlds current catastrophes (e.g fascism) in an eerily accurate way. it’s actually terrifying how accurate this book is compared to present global realities. i did prefer the first book in this duology, as this one felt slightly rushed in some areas but still a very good read!”Characters change and growDescriptive writingViolence
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“I love Octavia Butler’s writing and this duology. The world is so realistic it’s terrifying, and I see why this is so beloved. That said: I felt this one rushed the back ~20%—I wanted so much more from this story and instead it hurried to the finish line. I can absolutely imagine myself rereading this series in the future though because wow.”Diverse charactersMulti-layered charactersEasy to readAddictiveDark settingImmersive settingRealistic settingThought-provokingSexual assaultViolence
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“Such an interesting concept, and some really on the nose "predictions" for the future of America for a book from the 90s (particularly the rise of Christian Nationalism)”
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About Octavia E. Butler
OCTAVIA E. BUTLERwas a renowned writer who received a MacArthur "Genius" Grant and PEN West Lifetime Achievement Award for her body of work. She was the author of several award-winning novels including Parable of the Sower, which was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and was acclaimed for her lean prose, strong protagonists, and social observations in stories that range from the distant past to the far future. Sales of her books have increased enormously since her death as the issues she addressed in her Afrofuturistic, feminist novels and short fiction have only become more relevant. She passed away on February 24, 2006.
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