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A review by shelleys_book_nook
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have had this book on my to-be-read shelf for nine years. It was the release of the Hulu series that encouraged me to read it now. I always have to read the book before I watch the TV show or movie as I like to go into a book knowing very little and let my imagination do the thinking for me. I am kicking myself for waiting so long to read this. Science Fiction or Fantasy is not really my thing but I love historical fiction and had heard many great things about this book. They weren't wrong and I was so pleasantly surprised. I also promised myself last year that I would think a little more outside the box, and my usual genres. Am I ever glad I did as I was rewarded with an amazing adventure.
What an excellent way to start my reading year, a five-star read! I managed this one in a couple of sittings as I was engrossed in the simplistic writing style and the way the characters were all both good and evil, it made them well-rounded and true to life. I was enamoured with the way the varying relationships were written as well as the dialogue. Butler is a master of the genre and I cannot wait to read her other works. All. The. Stars.
What an excellent way to start my reading year, a five-star read! I managed this one in a couple of sittings as I was engrossed in the simplistic writing style and the way the characters were all both good and evil, it made them well-rounded and true to life. I was enamoured with the way the varying relationships were written as well as the dialogue. Butler is a master of the genre and I cannot wait to read her other works. All. The. Stars.