“A blend of science fiction and horror, there are many unsettling and disturbing stories in this collection... because they ask fundamental questions about the nature of humanity.” Amazon.in Key Stories in the Collection
Community reviewers praise the collection for being unsettling in a thoughtful way, rather than relying on gore.
The title story features a poet returning to her university town and is often cited as a standout. A Spaceship Built of Stone: and Other Stories f...
A highly influential feminist parable described by The Observer as "brilliant".
“A rich blend of possible ways in which we could lose or mislay what makes us “human.” Goodreads “A blend of science fiction and horror, there
A story praised for its clever execution by focusing on characters other than the eponymous figure.
Reviewers frequently highlight the "deft, chilly, and exact" nature of Tuttle's prose, noting her ability to weave complex feminist themes into traditional speculative frameworks. A highly influential feminist parable described by The
Lisa Tuttle’s 1987 collection, , is widely regarded by critics as a masterclass in short fiction that blends science fiction, horror, and psychological tension. Critical Reception