ahoyitsjoy 's review for:

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

4.0

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Absolutely harrowing read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child death, Vomit, Alcohol