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A review by sas_lk
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I genuinely do not see any fault with this book.
Octavia E Butler managed to put on paper the intense complexity of our emotions, how easily we become complacent, how hatred and comfort can go hand in hand - and how things are always easier said than done. This is for people who state that "they would not have allowed this/felt that/done this/thought that if they were in these situations."
Survival, emotions, relationships - life is not so simple.
I was in awe everytime I picked up this novel.
I see why people say she is one of the best writers to have existed.
Octavia E Butler managed to put on paper the intense complexity of our emotions, how easily we become complacent, how hatred and comfort can go hand in hand - and how things are always easier said than done. This is for people who state that "they would not have allowed this/felt that/done this/thought that if they were in these situations."
Survival, emotions, relationships - life is not so simple.
I was in awe everytime I picked up this novel.
I see why people say she is one of the best writers to have existed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism and Fire/Fire injury