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This short story follows the relationship between Terrans (humans from Earth) and their symbiotic relationships with the Tlic alien race. After Gan is picked by T'Gatoi to carry her eggs in a form of male pregnancy, he must choose whether he is willing to help this alien species or if he will try to clutch onto his freedom.

This short story gives so much depth to the characters and relationships. Even after reading it a dozen times I can still find new things to think about, which is one of the highest praises I can give to a story.

groofey's review

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dark sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

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tiffcutshall's review

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1.0

Yeah. Um so where do I even start? I know I will probably catch flack for my review but at least I’m being honest and this is MY opinion.

I like sci-fi but I don’t have a single damned clue what this was. Maybe it wanted to be sci-fi when it grew up? I only read this…whatever it was for the 52 Books in 52 Weeks challenge as it was a prompt. #48 A Book By Octavia E. Butler.

I’m all for trying new authors and such but she’s one I won’t be reading again. Her afterwards was a joke. She may have said she didn’t intend for the story to be one of slavery but it was. Humans were slaves no matter how you spin it. Which for sci-fi has been overdone in books and movies. Soooo glad this was a short one. Would not recommend.