53 pages 1 hour read

Louise Erdrich

Future Home of the Living God

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich merges dystopian elements with a profound exploration of identity and family. Critics have praised its compelling narrative and rich prose, though some found elements of the plot underdeveloped. The novel's imaginative take on societal collapse and human evolution has been widely noted for its originality and thought-provoking themes.

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Who Should Read Future Home of the Living God?

Readers who enjoy dystopian fiction with strong, complex female protagonists and themes of environmental and societal collapse would be captivated by Louise Erdrich's Future Home of the Living God. Similar audiences are drawn to Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

HL820L

Book Details

Genre
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Fantasy
Topics
Gender / Feminism
Religion / Spirituality
Science / Nature
Themes
Identity: Race
Relationships: Mothers
Life/Time: The Future