Parable Of The Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation: A Graphic Novel Adaptation

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The graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butlers groundbreaking dystopian novel, Parable of the Sower, the follow-up to Kindred, a 1 New York Times bestseller.2021 Hugo Award Winner for Best Graphic Story or ComicIntroduction by SFWA Grand Master Nalo HopkinsonIn this graphic-novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butlers Parable of the Sower by Damian Duffy and John Jennings, the award-winning team behind Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation, the author portrays a searing vision of Americas future.In the year 2024, the country is marred by unattended environmental and economic crises that lead to social chaos. Lauren Olamina, a preachers daughter living in Los Angeles, is protected from danger by the walls of her gated community. However, in a night of fire and death, what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: a startling vision of human destiny . . . and the birth of a new faith.Alarmingly prescient and relevant. . . . This accessible adaptation is poised to introduce Butlers dystopian tale to a new generation of readers. -Publishers WeeklyThe graphic novel is faithful to Butler, yet still fresh in its world building. -USA Today