A review by illuminatedspace
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

An extremely difficult read, but very good. I'm glad I read it. Despite this book being.50 years old it is extremely readble and a true page turner. A testament to Butler's skill. Definitely recommended reading, but know it is harrowing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Hate crime, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Torture, Trafficking, and Violence

Moderate: Blood, Body shaming, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence