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This was my first time reading science fiction by a person of color and I was really impressed. This story was amazing. Octavia Butler presented a interesting mix of history of slavery and time travel that was remarkable. This story was complex, with many layers and intricate character development. I also loved that the author used a interracial couple in this story, which adds to the complexity. I wasn't a fan of the ending. Too abrupt for me. I think the strongest plus of this book was the cha
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Powerful novel.
My favorite quote one of many but this one tops the list. In Kindred Octavia Butler has designed her own Underground Railroad between past and present whose terminus is the reawakened imagination of the reader!
My first book in reading black authors for black history month challenge.
My favorite quote one of many but this one tops the list. In Kindred Octavia Butler has designed her own Underground Railroad between past and present whose terminus is the reawakened imagination of the reader!
My first book in reading black authors for black history month challenge.
Definitely a Butler fan!
But I’d recommend Parable of the Sower more. Both books are brutal and dark, but Kindred was harder for me.
But I’d recommend Parable of the Sower more. Both books are brutal and dark, but Kindred was harder for me.
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