[Book Review] Unexpected Stories
Unexpected Stories / Octavia E. Butler
Unexpected Stories is a short book containing intriguing stories by Butler. In "A Necessary Being" the reader falls into the culture of utterly alien 'others', yet immersive enough to make the unfamiliar familiar. "Childfinder" delves into a what-if of telepathy and control. Both stories delve into explorations of ethics, culture, will, and loneliness. Perhaps an aptly named book, as the stories themselves are unexpected.
One thing that does confuse me is the cover art - it has no relevance that I can tell to the stories, and while pretty, the bird is very poorly edited onto the open hands.
Advanced Reader Copy copy courtesy of Netgalley; differences may exist between uncorrected galley text and the final edition.
Unexpected Stories is a short book containing intriguing stories by Butler. In "A Necessary Being" the reader falls into the culture of utterly alien 'others', yet immersive enough to make the unfamiliar familiar. "Childfinder" delves into a what-if of telepathy and control. Both stories delve into explorations of ethics, culture, will, and loneliness. Perhaps an aptly named book, as the stories themselves are unexpected.
One thing that does confuse me is the cover art - it has no relevance that I can tell to the stories, and while pretty, the bird is very poorly edited onto the open hands.
Advanced Reader Copy copy courtesy of Netgalley; differences may exist between uncorrected galley text and the final edition.
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