A review by fraboo
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • 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

This book was incredible. I loved it so much. I found myself to be captivated by the writing, the characters and the unexpected events. It is a raw story that brings forward so many questions about grey morality. Dana's bond to Rufus and need to always save him, no matter how cruel and brutal he can be, is thoroughly developed and culminates in an outstanding finale. The way in which Octavia E. Butler investigates this bond is truly so bewitching and kept me hooked, unable to let go, willing to rush through the entire book just to know how everything would end. This has to be another fave, it blew me away every single time and left me curious and invested in the story. The only negative aspect I could pinpoint is that I felt as if the finale was a bit rushed but still very enjoyable.
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