A review by gigireadswithkiki
Bloodchild by Octavia E. Butler

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was so horrifyingly creepy and disturbingly icky, and I really liked it for that exact reason. The symbiosis elements were done really expertly, and I loved that Butler based this book off her initial research into the fauna of Peru (specifically Bot flies). As Butler mentions, I think this book also does a great job of examining the topic of male pregnancy as a mode of sacrificial love. All in all a REALLY good short read, perfect for Fall and spooky season! 
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