Butler, mentorship is a rocky path, and every lesson comes at a price. But in the richly evocative fiction of Octavia E. A disaffected telepath connects with a young girl in a desperate attempt to help her harness her growing powers. The Tlic, who are large, intelligent, centipede-like beings, are parasitic and need host animals for their eggs. The second story in this volume, “Childfinder,” was commissioned by Harlan Ellison for his legendary (and never-published) anthology The Last Dangerous Visions™. Intro Bloodchild Summary Next Bloodchild On an unnamed alien planet, a group of humans (referred to as Terrans) live in a protected community called the Preserve, along with a segment of the ruling alien race, the Tlic.
As her warriors sharpen their weapons, Tahneh must choose between imprisoning the newcomer-and living the rest of her life alone. She bears her loneliness privately until the day that a Hao youth is spotted wandering into her territory. When her father dies, Tahneh steps into his place, both chief and prisoner, and for twenty years has ruled without ever meeting another of her kind. Butler’s ability to create alien yet fully believable “others.” Tahneh’s father was a Hao, one of a dwindling race whose leadership abilities render them so valuable that their members are captured and forced to govern. The novella “A Necessary Being” showcases Octavia E. She proves constant in her vigil, an unblinking pessimist hoping to be proven wrong, and one of contemporary literature’s strongest voices.Īvailable from: Seven Stories Press, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, Powell's Books, Open Road Media
Also new to this collection is “The Book of Martha” which asks: What would you do if God granted you the ability-and responsibility-to save humanity from itself? Like all of Octavia Butler’s best writing, these works of the imagination are parables of the contemporary world. Appearing in print for the first time, “Amnesty” is a story of a woman aptly named Noah who works to negotiate the tense and co-dependent relationship between humans and a species of invaders. Bloodchild and Other Stories (SEVEN STORIES PRESS, PAPERBACK, JANUARY 2003)Ī perfect introduction for new readers and a must-have for avid fans, this New York Times Notable Book includes “Bloodchild,” winner of both the Hugo and the Nebula awards and “Speech Sounds,” winner of the Hugo Award.
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