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A review by lpendergran
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
5.0
This is probably one of the most challenging books I’ve ever read, but I think it’s absolutely necessary for non black people to read this. Beautifully written.
Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail