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Parable of the Talents

Octavia E. Butler

Published 1998 by Seven Stories Press · 365 pages

Nebula · 2000

Winner
Science Fiction

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2 award entries · 2 books · 1 wins · 1995–2000

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Synopsis

In an America fractured by climate change and authoritarianism, Lauren Olamina builds her Earthseed community while a fundamentalist president rises to power. The story is told through Lauren's journals and commentary from her estranged daughter.

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Details

Series
Earthseed · Book 2
Author nationality
United States
ISBN
9781888363814