A review by emrockwell14
Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Octavia E. Butler

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.5

I haven’t read the original book, but feel like if I had there would have been just enough more detail to make this a 5 star read. Even seeing what was cut from the prologue (as shown at the end in the “process of making this adaptation” section) due to space constraints made me wonder what was else was missing from the original. Otherwise, this story was gripping and the illustrations made it come to life in ways that haunt me still after reading it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Sexual assault, Death, Violence, Murder, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Pregnancy, Torture, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Rape, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Medical trauma, and Blood

Minor: Miscarriage and Death of parent