‘ Kindred’ is a unique book that tackles head-on the hard topics of racism and other interracial relationships, but beyond that, it mostly favors the very popular and competitive science fiction genre. Butler added the time travel plot twist to ‘ Kindred’ to make it more of a classic sci-fi sub-genre as Dana travels into the past on several occasions at the first sign of danger to her ancestor Rufus.įor Butler, ‘ Kindred’ is much more than just science fiction but partly a rendition of her experiences and struggles – along with those of her mother and aunties, all because of a social disparity that heavily existed between the different human races and skin colors.
From merciless whiplash to forced labor to nonconsensual concubinage down to blatant rape, ‘Kindred’ might easily be passed off as horror.įor the science fiction part, Octavia E. The slavery aspect gives the book a bit of a horror angle, and frankly, readers should expect to do more than merely read the text but also have an open mind about feeling the deep pains felt by the victimized characters in the book. For the history part, the book details significant events of the antebellum era and the whole madness accruable to typical war times. ’ Kindred’ is a very complicated book being that it cuts through multi genres – including history, horror, and science fiction. Climax: Dana stabs Rufus to death and returns to the present day after he tries to rape her.In 2003, the book won the Rochester book of the year award for its impact on racial advocacy. With compelling stories and plot lines which have a direct focus on racism and social segregation, ‘ Kindred’ is one book that is still widely appreciated today.
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