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

adventurous challenging dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Great collection of short stories and essays. I especially liked to have some more insights into the origin of stories in the afterwords. Wish the book would have contained original years of publication since Butler tends to have incredible foresight. 

• Bloodchild 3.5/5
• The Evening and the Morning and the Night 4/5 
• Near of Kin 2.5/5
• Speech Sounds 4/5
• Crossover 2.5/5
• Positive Obsession 5/5
• Furor Scribendi - no rating
• Amnesty 4/5
• The Book of Martha 5/5