Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

Kindred

Octavia E. Butler

264 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction classics historical speculative fiction dark emotional tense medium-paced
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In this spellbinding novel, Octavia E. Butler has written a closely observed, intensely felt account of a young black woman who is drawn irresistibly into her family's past.Dana was terrified of going "home" again, and yet she knew she had no choi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34,795 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
emotional 69%
tense 67%
challenging 56%
sad 48%
reflective 38%
adventurous 30%
informative 22%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 34%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 26% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.38

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