I've just finished the new book as well. Gray's review of the novel is excellent. I thought I'd throw some questions out there for those who have read the...
Greetings, If I may humbly add my opinion; smells are basic, elemental to us, allowing us to discern that which is of "dietary" benefit i.e. symbiont ...
I think Karma and Khem raise some interesting questions that I find, not so oddly, related. First, the question of smell: Butler has long shown an interest in...
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051007/NEWS01/510070557 I guess I should feel better, maybe when the world does end some strange grey...
In answer to the questions: 1. Butler's novels are very often about the constructions of community. This novel is no exception. One big difference in this...
I was not feeling the sexuality in the novel at all. The ten year old going around having sex with everybody----even if it's just a 10 year old body----that...
"I am not sure if she is trying to explore that women are more mature then men?" I'd say that if ages are equal, the average woman is more sexually and...
Hey everyone, Kind of new to this whole message group thing. I was wondering if anyone know's if she has anything new coming out soon? Also, how is she...
Hi everyone, I'm new to this group to and just got into Octavia Butler and was reading Kindred which i did not complete cause I needed more motivation and what...
"Her female characters do seem to fit a pattern-which Shori seems to fit-black, female, stubborn,. strong, independent, does not fit into the set standard...
Can anyone tell me if they have a calendar of Octavia Butlers book signing appearances? I am interested in meeting her and having my book signed by her. Thanks...
http://www.sfwa.org/members/butler/Calendar/index.html Rael <diablocortez666@...> wrote:Can anyone tell me if they have a calendar of Octavia Butlers...
Below is a link to the Democracy Now web site. On Friday 11/11, Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzales interviewed Octavia Butler, touching on topics about her new...
I finally got it from the library and was so disturbed that there is a pedofile sex scene in the book. I can't even go on. I mean god damn. Aren't there enough...
I dont mean to sound insensitive, but how do you know it will arrouse sex offenders? Also, the author brings several real life issues to the table. I think...
At the time I read the book my daughter was 11, she has since turned 12, and the sex scene bothered me as well. Then, I took it in context, the main character...
I think we have to keep in mind this is a work of fiction. If all fiction stayed away from crime (and paedophilia is a crime and shouldn't be seen as...
I have to admit first when I read that scene I was a bit put off as well but at the same time it really bothers me how we get so worked up over sex but...
I think and I could be wrong but much of what this whole matter stems from is how we perceive things that require individual taste. The book will be liked by...
I know you weren't stereotyping, but I am a woman with a 4 month old baby girl. Yes, I feel incredibly protective of her. Yes, reading about child abuse or...
I think this fits right in with Butler..... I agree, ALL of her work brings issues to the forefront that we tend to hide from, don't talk about, don't wish to...
I actually felt he was stereotyping that ONLY or even MOSTLY women would care or feel for children. I'm male and have helped to raise 'step' children that I...
No I wasnt stereotyping, at least not overtly. I was merely saying, and I suppose to an extent incorrectly that i think it is more inherent and natural for a...
I liked the book. It is my least favorite of Butlers books, but still a good book. One I would reccomend. I am also not suggesting that the book be edited at...
Let me clarify: I am not put off of her books at all. Fledgling was the least favorite of her books for me. I feel that is influenced by the sex scene between...
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