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mrsdarcylynn's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
More than 10 years after being handed this book in a college level English class, I have finally read beyond the titular short story!
There is something compelling about Octavia Butler’s writing. Something that pulls you into her world and leaves you wanting more.
I’m so glad I finally finished this collection of short stories. I will think about and come back to many of them for quite some time. And, if anything else, I hope I walk away from this reading experience and persist.
There is something compelling about Octavia Butler’s writing. Something that pulls you into her world and leaves you wanting more.
I’m so glad I finally finished this collection of short stories. I will think about and come back to many of them for quite some time. And, if anything else, I hope I walk away from this reading experience and persist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Incest, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Confinement, and Animal death
Moderate: Death and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Rape, Sexual content, Miscarriage, and Sexual violence
Many of the short stories have multiple trigger warnings, all have at least one. Read with self care in mind ♥️ These stories are heavy, but thoughtful too.alexhempstxck's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Slavery, Self harm, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Racism
adoras's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Kidnapping, Murder, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Cancer, Slavery, and Xenophobia
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