Kindred Book Reviews

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Captivating yet frustrating read.. It took me a while to finish this book. (About a year) mostly because I would get so angry with the event of the book and have to put it down, calm myself and then return. But I enjoyed it over all.

Thought Provocation at Its Best. I really thought deeply about the characters on my work commute when I couldn’t take the time to read what happened to them next. So well connected to a time so few of us can truly grasp.

Wonderful writing. Couldn’t put it down! Captivating!

If I can give it 10 I would!!!!. This is literally the best book I’ve read in such a long time! Really made me think about my roots!

Blake7770. Decent read...

Riveting and phenomenal. This novel kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I read it in a matter of days and found myself ignoring other responsibilities of my life to continue reading. The writing is excellent and Butler did a phenomenal job portraying the emotional and physical pain of the characters to the reader. This book was recommended to me by a friend and I regret that it took over a year for me to get to it. I was hooked within the first 20 pages. The novel begins and gets right to the point. If I have anything negative to say about this novel, it would be that the ending was somewhat anticlimactic in relation to the rest of the novel. Aside from that, I have no complaints. So glad I read this. I would recommend it to anyone who has ever been curious about experiencing life through the shoes of another person, perhaps in another time.

GENIUS. It took several attempts for me to get into this book. I believe it’s not the book sometimes the reader isn’t ready for it. When I was open to receive it I could not put it down. It was more than a journey it will always remain with me. Some books are great you enjoy it and that’s it. Then there are other books that become a part of shaping the person that you are.

Amazing!!!. This book keeps you locked in at every moment, Engaged from start to finish…..Amazing book to read and possibly could’ve been lengthened with a lot more if wanted to…

Great Read!!!. This book was mailed to me as a surprise gift and I loved it! Great read!

Gay. This book. Is gay. If u read it ur gay;)

Loved it!. I started out reading book because my high school aged son is reading it. I wanted to be able to discuss book with in hopes of better comprehension for him as he struggles in reading. Anyway, I started reading the book and found that I didn't want to put it down. I love the way Butler throws you into history then back to present times. The struggles Dana has through her journeys makes one wonder wether they would have her strength, endurance, and intelligence to adapt and survive. Great read, I just hope the many teenagers reading this book enjoy it, too.

The best. This book was required reading in my son's high school English class and he told me the plot. So I bought it, enjoyed it so much, I purchased every book Octavia Butler wrote; except the one she sold the rights to.

buy this book. amazing and heart wrenching

Great book. I had to read this book for a class and loved it!!! This would make an awesome movie!

One of the most amazing books. I'm reading this book for my English class and I finished it and two days because it was so interesting so amazing!!!!

One of the best books ever!. I read this book in 24 hours. Once you start, you won't want to put it down.

INCREDIBLE. Best book Ive ever read.

Captivating, but left me hanging at the end. I loved this book! It contained so many vocabulary gems, historical references, and suspenseful moments that often prompted outbursts of support and disparagement for many of the characters. While engaging, the book left me hanging at the end as the final chapter concluded abruptly, a choice I’m assuming Ms. Butler intended, and transitioned to a prologue of events that I’m struggling to comprehend without a bridge. So here I am with a mound of questions that I won’t disclose to avoid further spoiling the book, and cliffhanger discomfort that I have yet to assuage within novel realms of social media. In sum, the novel is def worth the read and I guess it did its job if it left me wanting more in the end lol.

Kindred. A fascinating exploration of the human relationship between owner and slave under exceptional circumstances. Dana, an African American woman in 1976 and her White husband Kevin are transported back to 1815- circa 1835, to rescue a white son of a slave owner from dying; under different circumstances at different times. Through records in Dana’s family Bible, she learns that Rufus, the slave owners son, is likely her ancestor, father of the first listed name, Hagar. Their relationship begins with Rufus as a 5 year old which opens their relationship before adult prejudice hardens. Rufus recognizes that Dana helps and saves him by traveling from another place and time. Though Rufus has power over Dana because of race, he knows she alone saves him from dying creating ambivalence and anguish between them. Kindred is a remarkable exploration of the interplay between human connection and the overlay of slavery.

Amazing From Beginning to End!. The first page starts off totally crazy and it’s a roller coaster all the way to the last page.

Kindred. Amazing. Great book

Thought provoking. A great answer to those of us who believe we could’ve been courageous enough to overcome a system to which all involved were a part, products of their environment. Timeless enough that it could’ve been written today. In addition, it even helps to explain why there continues to be a great divide between blacks and whites (and even within races) while the relationship between Dana and Kevin serves as a symbol of hope…

Time travel/historical fiction book at it's best!. I finished my reread of Kindred and I still love it as much as the first time I read it. The main character, Dana, is a black woman who lives in the 1970's and is tethered to her white slave owner ancestor, Rufus. Every time Rufus' life is in danger she is pulled through time to save his life and ensure her own existence. The following lines from Butler's novel perfectly discribes Dana's dilemma through out the book: "[The slaves] seemed to like [Rufus], hold him in contempt, and fear him all at the same time. . . . I had thought my feelings were complicated because he and I had such a strange relationship. But then, slavery of any kind fostered strange relationships.” Dana's journey to understand the lives of her ancestors, both slave and slave owner, make this book an engaging read.

Must read!!. My daughter was required to read this for her college lit class. She told me a little about it and I decided to download it and read it. I am generally not one who just loves to read, but I could not stop reading this book. In fact, I read it in a little longer than 1 day. Every page I read drew me in and made me want to read another. Excellent story! I just finished it and now I am sad it's over! I want more!!

Worth reading. A powerful read, especially for those who like reading stories that take place in the antebellum south. It's one of my favorite books.

Page turner. It was a little difficult for me to follow at first, but when I got into it, I got INTO it. I stayed up when I knew I was tired JUST to finish the chapter.

Historical Fiction at its Finest!!!. Amazing!!!

Yes. What I didn’t like was the false advertising by other people saying Dana started to accept slavery, which she did not she just accepted her circumstances that she would be treated as one. She did not accept slavery itself. I loved the book though, the portraying of the relationship between house slaves and field slaves. The portraying of the stereotype called “The Mammy”. I also loved how the author portrayed how easily you become the time era you’re raised in. Rufus was not born racist, and I found the little boy hilarious in the beginning chapters and it was a journey to see him become just like his father in the end. The author portrayed so many dynamics of this time perfectly, and the fact that the center relationship was interracial and didn’t take a racist turn like expected was the cherry on top. 5/5

Must read. This book held me. It was a real eye opener.

Great book. Im loving this book we're reading it for 11th grade lit. I thought it would be boring but it intrigues right from the start. We are using a class set so I can't take it with me and we just started reading it last week. Man I wish this was free \m/(•_•)\m/

Sci-Fi or documentary?. Somewhat short of what I expected in style ala Toni Morrison, Kindred makes up for in historical narrative, unexplained teleportation, and page-turning intrigue.

Kindno. I don't like this book it is a bad

An amazing book. and an amazing writer. A must read.

Kindred. This book was AMAZING! I Loved It. It is worth buying. Great Author! Just great. Best book I've ever read.

Amazing. I have always been someone who proclaims that I do not like sci-fi. This book definitely changed that. Not only in its ability to pass on history, but also in the way it connects to a lot of the struggles Black Americans continue to go through. I really loved this book, and I hope everyone who reads this has at least part of the love that I will always have for this book.

Kindred. Please read this. It’s a thrilling page turner. But mostly I think this is an important book. I am mad that as a lover of science fiction I didn’t know about Octavia Butler until I went looking for science fiction written by women of color.

Excellent. Outstanding in every way.

Astonishingly Excellent!. Unexpectedly novel blending of American history, generational family, and supernatural fiction that illuminates what colonial slavery was like with all of its complexities and contradictions. Very original. Bravo!!!

Simply amazing. This book has took control of me and brought me into its world, I couldn’t stop reading it as if it was a movie in front of me! Each chapter left me wondering and wanting more, definitely a book I would recommend! When I realized the book was written 47 years ago, it tripped me out more how much I related to the book. The series introduced me to the book but the book has made me not care much for the series. All in all I would say I definitely enjoyed this book.

Gygyg. V

Kindred. I started watching 1 episode on Hulu. Something told me to search and see if there is a book . Now I’m reading alongside of the show &’ it’s amazing ! Def recommend if your into twist and turns ! I CAN wait to finish . It’s to good to complete 😩

Great read. I watched the tv adaptation of this book after the recommendation of a friend. It only has one season so far which I binged in a day and a half, and which left off on a total cliffhanger. When I learned that the show was based on the first few chapters of this book, I bought it immediately. I had to know what happened. The book did not disappoint at all. I couldn’t put it down and finished in 2 days. Highly recommend this read, very entertaining but also makes you think.

Great book. I read this book in high school and it was definitely a page turner. Would love to read it again.

Kindred. Great plot , needs more details to many gaps in the story …

Simply Amazing. This is one of the best novels I read this year. The book moves rather quickly but keeps hold of the reader throughout.

Amazing!!! Five stars!. Butler confronts the issue of racial diversity in a beautifully written narrative of a modern 20th century African American women. The plot is historically correct, and is not too dramatically written. Readers get a feel on slavery, and life of the protagonist transitioning from a modern life of freedom, to an enslaved enclosed existence. I have no words to describe this fantastic book, but to stop reading this review and read this book!!! -CN

Unlimited Stars. 🖤🤎💛🤍

Fantastic and chilling journey.. Although the device is simple and never clearly explained, it serves extremely well given the author's gifted writing style to deliver the reader into a gripping first person account of slavery in the 1820s. Realizing the jarring impact on the reader, she eases one into this alternate world with initially brief introductions, followed by more meaningful and personal interactions with the people of this now distant time. By not overdoing the descriptions of emotion, and avoiding attention to self pity, and focusing on the protagonists effort to preserve her humanity, the narrative becomes increasingly haunting and compelling. Highly recommended for all interested in an empathetic and gripping story that will bring even the most skeptical reader along for a difficult and enjoyable experience.

Great read. Was about to watch the series on Hulu but remembered this was a book first. Decided to read the book and so glad I did. I couldn’t put it down and had me full of emotions.

Great Read- Emotionally provoking. This book is definitely in my top 5 favorite books of all time! Such a beautiful love story with many surprising twists. Octavia Butler did a wonderful job!

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