A review by florapatricia
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • 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

I had a very hard time reading this book. 
The story is so touching, I couldn't stop cringing whenever something bad happened to the main character.
I never hated any character as much as I did Rufus. And that's the magic of it. This book and this story is very much worth the discomfort.
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