A review by otherworlds
Bloodchild and Other Stories by Octavia E. Butler

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Octavia Butler is incredible as always! These stories were so disturbing yet humane.

Her nonfiction essays are also very thought-provoking and gave me much to consider regarding the craft of writing and how/why I do it.