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Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Octavia E. Butler

3 reviews

allbookedupwithrosie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This riveting tale takes us on a journey with Dama, as the modern day woman gets transported back in time to constantly save the life of her ancestor. 

As her world spins and she believes for sanity is dissipating, we take a trip through history to explore the violence and slavery in the USA of the 18th Century. 

Reading through this graphic novel, you can’t help but feel the pain of the black society during this time and the obligation Dana feels to save as many as she can during her trips backwards. 

I had never read a Octavia Butler novel before and was hesitant. I picked up the graphic novel as I believed it would be a nice introduction and relatively easy way to read one of her novels. As I began reading I realized, I was missing the depth of the novel, that I may not miss if I had read the novel in the first place. (I’ll be buying the novel shortly to see if I get those pieces I believe I’m missing). 

I recommend this book for anyone looking to dip their toes into an Octavia Butler novel. As recommend for anyone who enjoys graphic novels and history knowledge. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Confinement, Slavery, Suicide, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Violence, Racism, and Miscarriage

peachani's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Suicide, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Blood, Toxic friendship, Racial slurs, Self harm, and Torture

Moderate: Abandonment, Gore, Grief, Sexual harassment, Medical content, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Infidelity, Rape, and Alcoholism

zombiezami's review

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Vomit, Suicide, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Trafficking, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Blood, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Racial slurs, Slavery, Rape, Body horror, and Racism

Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Gun violence, Alcoholism, and Pregnancy

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Miscarriage, Child death, and Drug use