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The sequel to Parable of the Sower. Lauren Olamina's community of Earthseed faces a new president who runs on "Make America Great Again" — yes, Butler wrote this in 1998 — and uses Christian America crusaders to destroy anything different. The most prophetic American novel of the 20th century.
Clean — dystopian survival.
Skip if you dislike:
Moods: Prophetic Devastating Political Urgent
Tropes: Religious Tyranny Community Building Mother-Daughter Fascism
Yes — in 1998. The parallels are chilling.
Essential — direct sequel.
Different — more politically devastating, equally essential.