--- product_id: 149591570 title: "Bloodchild and Other Stories" brand: "octavia e. butler" price: "€ 17.81" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/149591570-bloodchild-and-other-stories store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Bloodchild and Other Stories **Brand:** octavia e. butler **Price:** € 17.81 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bloodchild and Other Stories by octavia e. butler - **How much does it cost?** € 17.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/149591570-bloodchild-and-other-stories) ## Best For - octavia e. butler enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted octavia e. butler brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Bloodchild and Other Stories ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #43,332 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #69 in Science Fiction Short Stories #543 in Short Stories (Books) #2,761 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,513 Reviews | ## Images ![Bloodchild and Other Stories - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519dpYH4FnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Features the Hugo and Nebula award-winning stories “Bloodchild” and “Speech Sounds.” *by P***L on Reviewed in Canada on 15 May 2023* Read for the sheer pleasure! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Refreshing and thought-provoking *by M***B on Reviewed in Spain on 11 May 2021* Ms. Butler’s stories stand on the shoulders of the giants of 50s, 60s and 70s sci-fi, and adds incredible depth, sensitivity and a much-missed point of view. Terrific reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Collection *by R***E on Reviewed in the United States on 26 July 2011* Bloodchild is a collection of short stories by the famous science-fiction writer Octavia Butler. The problem with short story collections is that they are usually a mixed bag, populated with mostly mediocre stories speckled with a few stinkers and a few gems. Well, I am happy to report to you that Bloodchild is not like that at all. Every single story in this collection is captivating, intelligent, and written in a style that is clear and accessible without losing any of its sophistication.What really struck me about Bloodchild was the sheer emotional impact of each story. Because each story is such a perfect little world, and because the characters are so well realized, every story really packs a punch. I put down the book between each story, incapable of doing any real thinking because I was so blown away by what I had just read. I think the effectiveness of the stories comes from a mix of excellent writing and characterization and the way Butler uses those characters to explore complex ideas. One of Butler's strengths is in never letting her work become preachy or one-sided. Butler's ideas are as complex as her characters, and that makes her stories resonate in a very real and powerful way.Usually, this would be the part of the review where I would tell you which stories were my favorite and which ones to skip, but I can't really do that with this collection, because they are all absolutely worth reading. I believe that Butler's most famous stories are Bloodchild and Speech Sounds, both of which are in this collection and both of which are absolutely mind-blowing. Bloodchild actually left me speechless and shaking by the time I finished it. Her other stories are more subtle, but are still incredibly well-written. There are also two essays included in the book, my favorite of which was Positive Obsession. Since I bought the updated version of the book, I got an extra two stories on top of the original five stories and two essays. If you are going to get it, I recommend getting the updated version, because the two added stories are both very good, especially Amnesty. In all of the stories Butler's characters are absolutely convincing, and her story-telling is so smooth that you never need time to get adjusted to the story, even when you are dropped right in the middle of the action. That is, to me, a sign of a great writer.I know this review is vague, but that is only because Butler's stories are so good. I don't feel like I need to speak for them, and I'm not sure that I could even if I wanted to. If you want intelligent stories with concise yet vivid writing and realistic characters, then Octavia Butler is absolutely the writer for you.Rating: 5 starsVivid writing, engaging plot, convincing characters, and intelligent world building. 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