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

challenging 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? It's complicated

3.5

These short stories and essays are quite different from Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents. I think I didn't resonate with so many because I was expecting more in the dytopian/post-apocalyptic realm rather than alien or deep human behavior and understanding. I was pleasantly intrigued by a couple, but then found it very difficult to get some of the others. This might have had a better impact for me if I waited to read this collection after a few more of her better known novels and series. Overall, she still stands as an incredibly thoughtful provoking science fiction author in my book!

Bloodchild 2.5/5
The Evening & the Morning & the Night 4/5
Near of Kin 2/5
Speech Sounds 5/5
Crossover 2/5

Positive Obsession 4/5
Furor Scribebdi 5/5

Amnesty 3.5/5
The Book of Martha 4/5
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