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This sequel to Parable of the Sowerby groundbreaking writer Octavia E. Butler feel like a prophetic nod to our current world. If you were glued to The Handmaid's Tale or couldn't put down The Power, you'll love this beautiful new edition of a seminal American classic.'In the ongoing contest over which dystopian classic is most applicable to our time... for sheer peculiar prescience, Butler's novel may be unmatched' New YorkerIn order for me to understand who I am, I must begin to understand who she was.Asha was born into a broken world. There are many things she needs to know: how her country could embrace a violent, farright President promising to make America great again, why they turned a blind eye to the suffering and the truth about her mother.In her journals, Lauren Olamina tells of a great love divided between her young daughter, her community and the revelation that led her to found a new faith that teaches 'God Is Change'. But under a tyrannical religious regime who consider the mere existence of a black female leader a threat, Lauren knows she must soon either sacrifice her daughter and her followers or forsake the beliefs that could transform human destiny.Octavia E. Butler's awardwinning novel is an almostprophetic take on a shockingly familiar and deeply relevant world.What readers are saying about Octavia Butler:'Kindred was written in 1979 but could have been written last year. Incredible. I couldn't put it down''Emotionally and viscerally alive and challenging. I don't know how I missed it before now''A masterpiece by a matchless artist. Butler is simply sublime''Reading these books will change your life''A finely crafted work, rife with emotional power, horrifying in its believability, with a message that cannot be ignored'
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- Q: What is the genre of 'Parable of the Talents'? A: 'Parable of the Talents' is a science fiction novel that falls within the dystopian genre, exploring themes of societal collapse and authoritarianism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Parable of the Talents'? A: The author of 'Parable of the Talents' is Octavia Butler, a renowned writer known for her contributions to science fiction.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: 'Parable of the Talents' has a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'Parable of the Talents' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a standalone or part of a series? A: 'Parable of the Talents' is a sequel to Butler's earlier work, 'Patternmaster', and can be read as part of the Patternist series.
- Q: What is the publication condition of this book? A: This book is in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition type of 'Parable of the Talents'? A: This is an International Edition of 'Parable of the Talents'.
- Q: What themes does 'Parable of the Talents' address? A: 'Parable of the Talents' addresses themes such as survival, community, and the impact of personal and societal choices in a dystopian future.
- Q: When was 'Parable of the Talents' published? A: The original publication date of 'Parable of the Talents' was in 1998.
- Q: Is there any additional material included in this edition? A: This edition does not specify any additional material or features beyond the main text of the novel.