Kindred (1979) by Octavia E. Butler
Kindred is a science fiction novel that explores themes of slavery, identity, and the complexities of race through the lens of time travel.
Rating: 4.4
Genres Science Fiction, Historical Fiction
Original language: en
Stars
Dana Franklin
Kevin Franklin
Rufus Weylin
Alice Greenwood
Creators
Octavia E. Butler (author)
SparkNotes Staff (author)
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