Scan barcode
A review by purple_crayon
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was a great book. Definitely had moments that were difficult to read because of the subject matter but you get immersed in a different way. I appreciate the care Butler put into this book and into the characters. They are complex and you get to know them in deep ways.
Graphic: Slavery, Violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Police brutality, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Vomit