So much of this book has stuck in my head and pops up when I'm just going about my business. When this happens with a good book, like this one, it's a treat and signifies that I'll re-read this at some point. The forward by N.K. Jemisin explains her own discoveries during re-readings, and I look forward to having a similar experience (though I enjoyed this first read, unlike Jemisin).

I noticed between this book and Fledgling is the sexual relationship between girls and old/older men. I can't remember if this is true for Kindred, too, but I hope not. It really skeeves me out. Like, really. Reading this has inspired me to re-read that one, though, so I'll let you know.

I find Butler's writing straight-forward and I like that about her style. The story and plot are prescient and foretell a kind of future that I can see happening. It's both terrifying (for us) and exciting (for us to have her as a writer).