The stories often defy simple categorization, moving between "delicate" psychological horror and "rhetorical" intellectual science fiction.

The title story features a poet returning to her university town and is often cited as a standout.

“A rich blend of possible ways in which we could lose or mislay what makes us “human.” Goodreads

Much of the collection explores the fragility of human identity and the impact of social structures on women's choices.

A highly influential feminist parable described by The Observer as "brilliant".

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

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 Spaceship Built Of Stone: And Other Stories F... May 2026

The stories often defy simple categorization, moving between "delicate" psychological horror and "rhetorical" intellectual science fiction.

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 rich blend of possible ways in which we could lose or mislay what makes us “human.” Goodreads The stories often defy simple categorization, moving between

Much of the collection explores the fragility of human identity and the impact of social structures on women's choices. A highly influential feminist parable described by The

A highly influential feminist parable described by The Observer as "brilliant".

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

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.