Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
by Octavia E Butler
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The acclaimed graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's groundbreaking dystopian novel, Parable of the Sower, is a don't-miss classic that resonates today more than ever. As The Washington Post noted: "A 1993 dystopian novel imagined the world in 2024. It's eerily accurate."
This Hugo Award Winner for Best Graphic Story or Comic is the follow-up to Kindred, a #1 New York Times bestseller.
In this graphic-novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's 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 America's future.
In the year 2024, the country is marred by unattended environmental and economic crises that lead to social chaos. Lauren Olamina, a preacher's daughter living in Los Angeles, is protected from danger by the walls of her gated community.
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 Butler's dystopian tale to a new generation of readers." --Publishers Weekly
"The graphic novel is faithful to Butler, yet still fresh in its world building." --USA Today
Includes an introduction by SFWA Grand Master Nalo Hopkinson
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781419731334
EAN:
9781419731334
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
272
Authors:
Octavia E Butler
Illustrators:
John Jennings
Publisher:
Harry N. Abrams
Such a good read especially for today. She definitely talks about some thought provoking ideals that definitely had me asking questions and really taking the time to digest this story. I really enjoyed the art and I can't wait to read the second.
Not a good story . It’s very blasphemous and hard to follow along . Images and words don’t match up .
I have never read the novel, so this is a review from someone introduced to this dystopia directly through the graphic novel adaptation. I went into this with only two real pieces of information: 1) It’s on the banned book list -therefore a must read- and 2) it takes place on a world ravaged by climate change.The Art: the art style used to depict this story was absolutely perfect. It conveyed so much of the emotion of the tale, alternating between grotesque, horrifying, terrifying, yet at times still stunningly beautiful. The art sucks you into this world as thoroughly as Lauren’s (fmc) writings do, and many of the scenes will stick with you long after you finish reading.The Story: this book takes place from 2024-2027 and follows a cast of characters fighting for survival in a violent, brutal world. I didn’t expect this to center as heavily around God and religion as it does. I don’t know if the novel gets more into the intricacies of climate change and the authoritarian politics, but in the graphic novel it felt like those concepts were backdrops for the religion being created by Lauren. Despite this, the topics were evident throughout, along with heavy commentary on social inequity and capitalism.The story itself is captivating, and terrifyingly real. So much of what takes place within the story reflects happenings around the country today: a warning of where we are headed. Yet, despite every reason in which it shouldn’t exist within these pages, this story is filled with a determined optimism. There is community and love; there are people willing to help each other even in the face of danger. There is hope that in banding together, something new can be created and maybe, just maybe, we can make it through.Overall, this graphic novel was a great introduction, but it felt like it captured the heart of something without the nuance and it left me wanting to dive deeper. I will definitely be reading the novel.
My grandson 10 lives it. Allows him to be part of our book club lol
I didn’t realize it wasn’t a printed bookI could not bear to read to read cartoons
