
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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