kelseyr713's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Gore, Confinement, Medical trauma, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, and Torture
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcohol
gondorgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Death, Child death, Classism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Deportation, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Death of parent, Grief, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Suicide, and Torture
nalian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
Graphic: Slavery
Minor: Rape
cernst09's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Slavery, Sexual violence, and Rape
arrrgh_schooling's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Suicide, Self harm, Torture, Slavery, Violence, and Rape
majersreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Violence and Slavery
Moderate: Rape
booksaremythirdplace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Death, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Self harm, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Hate crime, Torture, Domestic abuse, and Rape
adelinebal4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Blood, Grief, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence
cass_lit's review against another edition
4.0
I’m actually really glad that I happened to read this first as a graphic novel because the subject matter is really tough to read about. Even though this format allows for more imagery of what’s going on… for me, personally, longer descriptions would have been infinitely worse. Kindred is amazing in plot and the questions it poses (I think I would have killed Rufus, who cares if I die in the process), but it’s incredibly hard to come to terms with at times.
Graphic: Racism, Slavery, Violence, Racial slurs, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Suicide and Self harm
allbookedupwithrosie's review against another edition
- 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
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.
Graphic: Rape, Confinement, Slavery, Suicide, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Violence, Racism, and Miscarriage