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A review by anditsreal
Bloodchild and Other Stories by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25
I always forget why I love short stories, until I read them again. Butler was a wonderful writer and getting a little glimpse of her mind from her afterwords is a privilege.
Moderate: Death of parent, Confinement, Medical trauma, Animal death, Death, and Mental illness