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A review by lycheejelly
Bloodchild and Other Stories by Octavia E. Butler
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Car accident, Abortion, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism