--- product_id: 317506258 title: "Parable of the Sower" price: "2.69 OMR" currency: OMR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/317506258-parable-of-the-sower store_origin: OM region: Oman --- # Parable of the Sower **Price:** 2.69 OMR **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Parable of the Sower - **How much does it cost?** 2.69 OMR with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/317506258-parable-of-the-sower) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From a celebrated, award-winning author, a modern classic about a young girl fighting for survival in a post-apocalyptic world, perfect for fans of N.K. Jemisin and Margaret Atwood. Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding social chaos and anarchy caused by climate change and economic crisis. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers from hyperempathy--a debilitating sensitivity to others' emotions. Precocious and clear-eyed, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision of human destiny. Includes a foreword by LeVar Burton and an afterword by N. K. Jemisin Lauren's story continues in The Parable of the Talents. "In the ongoing contest over which dystopian classic is most applicable to our time, Octavia Butler's 'Parable' books may be unmatched."-- The New Yorker Review: Read it or become it - exceptional book, written as fiction but coming true Review: Absorbing and highly recommended - I was surprised at how quickly Lauren's story gripped me and I was right there with her...until the last couple of chapters. The end felt rushed and a bit trite compared with the rest of the story. But it was still an absorbing and enjoyable read, and one I'd recommend. 4 stars. ## Features - This acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from an award-winning author "pairs well with 1984 or The Handmaid's Tale" and includes a foreword by N. K. Jemisin (John Green, New York Times). - Precocious and clear-eyed, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision of human destiny. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 2,437,478 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 101 in Dystopian 148 in Post-Apocalyptic 1,539 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 22,793 Reviews | ## Images ![Parable of the Sower - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711AIl67KYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read it or become it *by C***N on 26 February 2026* exceptional book, written as fiction but coming true ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absorbing and highly recommended *by K***R on 29 August 2026* I was surprised at how quickly Lauren's story gripped me and I was right there with her...until the last couple of chapters. The end felt rushed and a bit trite compared with the rest of the story. But it was still an absorbing and enjoyable read, and one I'd recommend. 4 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bleak , thought provoking and real *by C***E on 1 June 2024* I am lost for words about this book. The fact it was written in the 90s , set here and now in 2024 to 2027 - the foresight is astounding. Take everything that's wrong in the world and times it by 10 and this is what you have. Although there are many real world issues if you examine it deeply enough . Such as drug addiction, homelessness, modern day slavery, having to pay for basic resources, economic and climate collapse, child abuse ,,food shortage. The list goes on. It is an extremely bleak, hard hitting story . Lauren is the 18 year old narrator, who is wise beyond her years. She is a balance between cold, harsh, doing what needs to be done and kind, compassionate when needed and has a vision for a better world. Her hyperempathy is such an unusual condition and it makes it seem empathy is a negative in this situation. There is a huge age gap romance , that made me super uncomfortable and gave me the ick. Badly. It has left me extremely thoughtful about whether or not we are already living this type of dystopian existence ? Please check triggers as mentioned above. Also R@pe ( graphic) , Canaballism , child abuse/ neglect and lots of graphic gore . ## Frequently Bought Together - The Parable of the Sower (Parable, 1) - Parable of the Talents (Parable, 2) - The Handmaid's Tale --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/317506258-parable-of-the-sower](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/317506258-parable-of-the-sower) --- *Product available on Desertcart Oman* *Store origin: OM* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*