FAQ About Octavia E. Butler

Parable of the Sower is a dystopian novel set in a future America where society has collapsed due to climate change, chronic wealth inequality, and corporate greed. The protagonist, Lauren Olamina, is a young woman with a revolutionary vision of a better society. As she journeys through this desolate landscape, she develops a new belief system called Earthseed, which becomes central to the novel's theme of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The novel is celebrated for its foresight and relevance to contemporary issues.