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could not put this book down!
I was given this book for Christmas and I was a little skeptical of it at first, but once I started reading it, i could not put it down!! The first few sentences had me HOOKED. I think the story plot is absolutely fantastic and very creative! This book has it all. Its romantic at times, but can also be very exciting at others. The way the book was written and how it was broken up into small sections really helps you get through it very fast. You always say to yourself, maybe just one more section, one more section and before you know it the book is finished! I also think that the whole idea of a black woman going back in time to help her white ancestor stay alive so her family line wouldn't be destroyed is so original! great book!!
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Good Novel
I could not put down this novel. I am going to try another of her novels as soon as I can.
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J-bookclubber
Posted November 10, 2009
a mix of time travel and genealogy
When Dana is transported back to the early 1800s, this late twentieth century woman meets her great-grandfathers(2,3 or 4X great-grandparents.) The problem is that Dana is a 26 year old black woman from California and Rufus is a small white child living on his father's plantation in Maryland. Rufus and his parents treat her as a slave, but Dana has always been free. Her modern mindset is all wrong for the time when Rufus was alive and it puts her in great danger---especially her ability to read and write. Her goal is to help Rufus-and herself-- survive until he fathers her great-great-grandmother.
The plot is great and the conflicts are very powerful. This reminds me of Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin(about a white man who disguised himself as a black man), which I read about 35 years ago. These books make the reader so aware of the injustices of slavery and discrimination.
If Dana hadn't known her own family history, she would not have had such a strong reason to time travel. If it had happened to me, I would have been asking Rufus' parents for their family histories--to put more branches on my family tree!4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Wow - Better than the time travelers wife
This was on Barnes and Nobel Recommended. I thought it was better than the time travelers wife plus it gives you a perspective of the history of slaves. How brave they were and what they endured. Good read.
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Skynme
Posted January 30, 2010
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Another great read by Butler
I loved this book. I couldnt put it down I just had to see what happened next. I went back and forth about reading it for awhile. Im so glad I read it.
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Anonymous
Posted November 3, 2011
Great
I started reading this book because my friend had it. It was great I couldnt put it down. Must read. It has a great story line. And very phenomenal.
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6481877
Posted March 21, 2011
Kindred speaks volumes...
Octavia E. Butler's writing whisks her readers on a journey through time. You will find yourself pulled to page unable to tear away from this tale. This story reached out to me from a library shelf since then I have bought it as a gift or as a traveling companion. I highly reccomend you read it today!
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Excellent Book!
I loved the suspension, truelly captivating... Good Book! Omg!
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baconneggz
Posted February 25, 2011
Great Book
I absoulutely could not put this book down. Very good writing and story line. Definitly a page turner.
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7032540
Posted February 10, 2011
wow
i read this book in college and i couldnt put it down! i can read this book over and over again def a must read for your nook!
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One of the best books I've ever read!!!
This book takes you on an adventure. I don't want to give it away, but you won't be disappointed.
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Don't miss this book
I remember reading this book for the first time and being blown away by it. The story, the characters, the era... just fascinating. Quickly this author became my favorite and I read all of her works. Unfortunately she died after her last novel, Fledgling.
I actually bought the audio and have "reread" it numerous times.
I am not going to give any of the plot away, just to say that this is the best time travel novel since Time and Again by jack Finney.
I doubt you will be disappointed.2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted August 1, 2008
A MUST READ
I really enjoyed this book! I enjoyed it so much that I just did not want it to end. I am a big fan of historical fiction and this is my favorite book!
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Anonymous
Posted February 20, 2008
A reviewer
This book was incredible. Im a big fan of historicial fiction, but this book was unlike any other book Ive read. There was never a moment where I willingly put it down. When I finally finished, I was happy for the characters, but sad for myself... A must read, many times!!!
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Anonymous
Posted December 1, 2007
Wow.
This is a great sci-fi historical fiction novel. Personally, I hate historical fiction, but this was, well, amazing. Octavia E. Butler joins both in an unimaginable way, making this novel so memorable. I've already read the book twice and I bought it a month ago. I was so surprised at how good the book was! THIS IS A MUST READ!!
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Anonymous
Posted December 24, 2006
Incredible
I've read several books by Miss Butler and this one is so powerful, it's hard to believe it's the author's first novel. I highly recommend KINDRED!
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Anonymous
Posted March 18, 2004
Kindred. Octavia Butler. Boston. Beacon Press. 1979. 264
The book Kindred draws you to the deep south when slavery is a big issue. Dana is pulled out of her modern day time into the 1800, where she winds up in the deep south. She is pulled out of her time by a bratty white boy, Rufus. When Rufus is in trouble he pulls her to his rescue. Dana is mistaken as a runaway and put into slavery. When her life is threatened she can go home. This book draws your attention to the last page. I didn't want to put it down. It bridges the generaton gap. You will be entertained while educated on how slavery was such a big issue back then. I would reccomened this book to anyone and any age. I loved it.
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Anonymous
Posted March 8, 2012
CAPTIVATING PAGE TURNER!
The other reviews are correct. I could not put it down. I read this on my Nook and there was a problem with the charger, so I spent hours trying to find a repair shop to continue the book. What a great concept for a story. We in the present times often think we would never survive as slaves but this beautifully written book proves that we problably could. I will definitely read other books by her.
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Anonymous
Posted January 27, 2012
Loved it!
This is a must read book. Fantastic characters, storyline. Don't let the sci-fi label scare you away, this book transcends genre.
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Anonymous
Posted December 25, 2011
Exciting
There's a lot of suspense because you'll always want to know what the main character wildo nextl
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