A review by sleepycaboose
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

dark emotional informative tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Had to read in one sitting. My first time reading Butler, but not the last.
An intense story, written perfectly with so much care and nuance. Every plot choice felt intentional, deeply symbolic without being overly obvious, and I empathized deeply with many of the characters.
In love with how Butler uses and describes time travel as a metaphor for emotional connection and disconnection.
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