Reviews

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

erin_jenny's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• 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? Yes

4.5

natalya_blueflower775's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad

4.0

bookishlyy_hannah's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

lukemeany's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

4.5

caz_the_calzone's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

sucy524's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I really enjoyed the time travel aspect of the book and the different perspectives it provides.

breranb's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

zosia's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

miakomsky's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful informative sad tense fast-paced

• 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

4.5

jennnafziger's review against another edition

5.0

I have always been drawn to stories of time travel. There’s something magical about connecting the past and present. I knew the book was being adapted for Hulu, but I wanted to read the book first. Wow, am I glad I did. I couldn’t it down!!!

Kindred was actually written in the late 1970’s, but the modern part of the story felt quite contemporary. The story was fast-paced and exciting. The past part takes place on a plantation during the Antebellum period. It takes an interesting look at how people “in their time” could come to accept the horrific behaviors and beliefs that were common then. At its heart, the book is exciting, heartbreaking, and courageous. Highly recommended!!