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Sep 12, 2018 Jennie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fiction, history, readharder, read2018

Book Riot 2018 Read Harder Challenge #9 - A book of colonial or postcolonial literature

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Mar 29, 2019 aimee rated it it was amazing

Amazing yarn, thrillingly written with beautiful, clear prose. I was instantly hooked and read the lot within a day. Amongst the excitement and suspense there was a lot to think about, with no easy answers given, which I appreciate. Surely this has been made into a movie or series. Now to read every one of Butler's books.... ...more

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Sep 15, 2011 Erika rated it really liked it

Shelves: sciencefiction

Something about the tone in this kept me from feeling very emotionally involved, but still one hell of a time travel novel. Octavia Butler is definitely one of the greats when it comes to literary sci-fi.

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Nov 17, 2012 Megan rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sci-fi, historical-fiction

Dana, a modern (Well, 1970s) black woman is mysteriously transported back in time to the antebellum south. This book covers a gamut of social issues, such as interracial marriage, slavery, privilege, and moral relativism.

But what I really loved about this book was Dana. She's so practical! I'm so tired of characters that don't behave in ways that reasonable people would. Once she figures her time travelling will reoccur, she does research! She packs a bag of supplies to keep with her!

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