![]() ![]() They’re benevolent, but still very clearly in charge. ‘Bloodchild’ is about a future where humanity has come under the control and protection of a space-faring species most akin to preying mantises and spiders. ![]() I should find the title story, ‘Bloodchild,’ cheesy, with its insect-like aliens and technological magic: It’s steeped in old-fashioned sci-fi cheese without ever getting drowned in the magic and wonder writers like Bradbury relied on. ![]() At just over 200 pages, it’s not many, and she herself admits to not being a writer or fan of short stories in her comments. This collection features every short story - and two essays - that Octavia Butler wrote between 19. Bloodchild and Other Stories was my introduction to Butler’s writing, and it reflects a masterful (and masterfully-thoughtful) writer. ![]()
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