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Did the description provided on the GoodReads main page for this book basically give away the whole plot? I'm sure it's still a book worth reading, but was the surprise ruined?

Candace I don't think the plot gave away any surprise. Quite early in the book you know what she is doing and why. It is how she does it and the struggles she…moreI don't think the plot gave away any surprise. Quite early in the book you know what she is doing and why. It is how she does it and the struggles she goes through as a black woman during slavery times that, to me, is the basis of the book. (less)

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Why did Dana cut Rufus and then her hand got trapped in a wall when she was transported back to present time??? lol

Delia

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appropriate for what age range reader?

Aaron Tidball This book is definitely for an older reader - the book includes rape, beatings, and mutilations. Racially charged language including frequent use of t…moreThis book is definitely for an older reader - the book includes rape, beatings, and mutilations. Racially charged language including frequent use of the "N-word" may be problematic if your family has not discussed race in depth before. I would suggest at least 16 if a solo read, maybe 14-15 if you have a mature child and plan to discuss it with them as they go.(less)

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Do you agree with this book being classified as sci-fi? In my opinion, it feels more like a work of magical realism, rather than sci-fi, but I might be wrong since I'm not a sci-fi fan.

Beth I think people mistakenly categorize Kindred as sci-fi because most of Octavia Butler’s writing output fell under that umbrella but Butler herself was…moreI think people mistakenly categorize Kindred as sci-fi because most of Octavia Butler’s writing output fell under that umbrella but Butler herself was on record as saying that this novel is fantasy rather than sci-fi because it does not include typical elements of the sci-fi genre. (less)

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