Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Maryland • 1800s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Kindred by Damian Duffy is a graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's science fiction novel. It follows an African American woman who is inexplicably transported between her life in 1970s California and a plantation in the Antebellum South, where she confronts slavery and its impacts on her life and lineage.
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The graphic novel adaptation Kindred by Damian Duffy has received acclaim for its faithful and powerful interpretation of Octavia Butler's classic. Positive reviews highlight its visually striking, emotive art and the seamless translation of themes of slavery and time travel. However, some critiques point out that the condensed narrative can occasionally lose depth.
Who Should Read Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation?
Readers who appreciate explorations of race, time travel, and historical context, akin to The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead or Beloved by Toni Morrison, will find Kindred by Damian Duffy compelling. This graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's classic sci-fi blends powerful narratives with evocative visuals.
11,673 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Maryland • 1800s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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