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Kindred
- Narrated by: Kim Staunton
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
The first science-fiction written by a Black woman, Kindred has become a cornerstone of African-American literature. This combination of slave memoir, fantasy, and historical fiction is a novel of rich literary complexity.
Having just celebrated her 26th birthday in 1976 California, Dana, an African-American woman, is suddenly and inexplicably wrenched through time into antebellum Maryland. After saving a drowning White boy there, she finds herself staring into the barrel of a shotgun and is transported back to the present just in time to save her life.
During numerous such time-defying episodes with the same young man, she realizes the challenge she's been given: to protect this young slaveholder until he can father her own great-grandmother.
Author Octavia E. Butler skilfully juxtaposes the serious issues of slavery, human rights, and racial prejudice with an exciting science-fiction, romance, and historical adventure. Kim Staunton's narrative talent magically transforms the listener's earphones into an audio time machine.
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Critic reviews
"Truly terrifying." ( Essence)
"Butler's literary craftsmanship is superb." ( The Washington Post Book World)
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- Yasmin
- 19-11-22
Interesting and different
A bizarre look back into slavery times from a time jumping protagonist.. very well written
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- Tul'si
- 11-08-24
Couldn’t stop listening to
Powerful story, up-to-date and thought-provoking, amazing writing and excellent performance by the reader!
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- ziiigggg
- 14-02-21
A tough listen
This is a remarkable book and it is obviously where Audrey Niffinger sourced the idea for Time Travellers Wife.
The main character is uncontrollably sent back and forth through time from 1970 to the American south during the slave trade era.
Thus far so good, a great idea, but what happens to her there is so brutal at times, that I had to keep playing the book forward to miss the graphic violence.
I ended up missing some of the plot because of this, and lost momentum.
Sadly I didnt make it to the end.
No doubt an important book, but deeply upsetting and should carry a trigger warning and I didn’t get my moneys worth.
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- Jacob MM
- 14-04-20
Kim Staunton incredible performance
Narration here felt very loyal to Octavia Butler, even evolving the accents of the characters through their journey.
Complicity is a painful part of the characters' experiences in this novel and at the same time helps it feel true and makes it feel every more important and heartfelt. Trauma pulls us all back to face versions of ourselves that we thought had escaped the fate of being born 200 years previous.
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- Charlotte Hamilton
- 16-12-22
loved it
I always am captivated when characters move through time and this was no exception. I'm once again aware that White Privilege is real. 🥺 it breaks my heart that this book tells stories that really happened.
I read this after I heard it reviewed on TV and I would thoroughly recommend it to everyone.
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- Andrea
- 06-09-22
Powerful and relevant
Brilliant and compelling genre-defying storytelling, weaving themes of racism, sexism, power and redemption. Highly recommended.
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- Steve m
- 11-12-20
Really liked it
Interesting, thought provoking and brilliantly read.
weaving historical fact with modern fiction really well done.
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- bohobo
- 08-04-19
Fantastic.
Never a dull moment. Each character is wholly unique yet believable. Historical fiction meets Sci fi and it's the most perfect blend.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-02-23
Great listen
Refreshing narrative and insight into a part of history. The author balances history and context well.
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- Unwin
- 16-05-20
wow!
I loved this book, found myself driving around when nearly home so I could continue to listen, never wanted it to end.
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