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A review by haylzno
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Octavia Butler can do no wrong. I'll die on this hill
This was a quick, but tense read.
Uncontrollable time travel, slavery, family?
Every time I thought I knew where the story was going, Butler said "ha" and flipped one on me.
I can see why Kindred is one of her most popular books
This was a quick, but tense read.
Uncontrollable time travel, slavery, family?
Every time I thought I knew where the story was going, Butler said "ha" and flipped one on me.
I can see why Kindred is one of her most popular books
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Medical trauma