A review by tragicromancer
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? Yes

5.0

“What would I have done in such-and-such a time” seems to be a common question that we ask ourselves as human beings.  This novel wrestles with that premise in one of the most intense stories I’ve ever read.  An utterly compelling piece of science fiction and social/historical commentary.  
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