A review by ahoyitsjoy
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Absolutely harrowing read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Bullying and Infidelity

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child death, Vomit, and Alcohol