53 pages • 1 hour read
Louise ErdrichFuture Home of the Living God
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich is a speculative fiction novel set in a pre-apocalyptic America where human evolution has reversed, leading the government to undermine bodily autonomy and religious groups to seize control of reproduction. The plot follows Cedar Hawk Songmaker, a pregnant Native American woman, as she navigates the challenges posed by these societal changes while reflecting on her identity and familial connections. The novel features themes of reproductive control, bodily autonomy, and the marginalization of women.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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.
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.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
HL820L