A review by leitnerkev
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Ach, such an emotionally wrenching story. So good at exploring the issue of a class of cultures and the impossibility of expecting more of some. Rufus is tremendously frustrating and awful, ans Dana's forbearance and patience w him is supernatural. Given the heartbreak and struggle, you want the story to end (there's a chance at approx 75 through) to spare her the trauma. The ending though is as sterling as the rest of the narrative. Would be a tremendously educational book but the N word is ubiquitous throughout.