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A review by charliebites
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Fire/Fire injury