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A review by idk_indigo
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
While I felt this book was well-written and definitely classics-level good, I personally struggled quite a bit with how intense and violent it was. Definitely lots of content warnings, proceed with caution, etc., but that is sort of to be expected just by reading the front.
I would give it 4 stars if I were just rating on like how it was, but I think 3 stars based on how much I liked it, if that makes sense? A personal rating.
I hated parts of this book very much, ultimately I am glad I read it but I will not be putting it on my list for, like "recommend me similar books" kinda thing as it was just quite a bit too much for me
I would give it 4 stars if I were just rating on like how it was, but I think 3 stars based on how much I liked it, if that makes sense? A personal rating.
I hated parts of this book very much, ultimately I am glad I read it but I will not be putting it on my list for, like "recommend me similar books" kinda thing as it was just quite a bit too much for me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Genocide, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicide, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and Toxic friendship