A review by grey_jayne
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

challenging dark emotional informative tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

Octavia E. Butler is a powerhouse writer. This book brings the horrors of slavery to present day in a tense time travel story. I love how the time travel is portrayed. Another fantastic novel from Butler. As always, check those trigger warnings. It's intense.
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