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Parable of the Talents

Parable of the Talents (1998)

424 pages 4.1/5 Goodreads

Environmental devastation and economic chaos have turned America into a land of depravity. Taking advantage of the situation, a zealous bigot wins his way into the White House. Lauren Olamina leads a new faith group directly opposed to the new government. This is the story of the group's struggle to preserve its vision. As the government turns a blind eye to the violent bigots who consider a black female leader a threat, Lauren Olamina must either sacrifice her child and her followers or forsake her religion. The plot contains profanity, sexual situations and violence,

Author: Octavia E. Butler

ISBN: 9781453265437

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Racial slurs / racism (depicted) Religious persecution

Mental Health & Emotional

Grief / bereavement (major focus)

Other

Kidnapping / abduction

Substance Use

Drug use (depicted)

Violence & Physical Harm

Child abuse / harm to children Sexual assault / rape Slavery / forced labor Torture
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