A review by fenemiestolovers
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

Riveting and intense! Had me on the edge of my seat. Harrowing, heartbreaking, maddening. For such a difficult concept, I loved the way it was explored across time and with so many layers of feelings. Not one I’ll forget anytime soon!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Slavery, Rape, Bullying, Death, Self harm, Racism, Violence, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Animal cruelty, Blood, Child abuse, Alcoholism, Vomit, Cursing, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, and Child death