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Book Synopsis: From the New York Times bestselling author of Parable of the Sower and MacArthur “Genius” Grant, Nebula, and Hugo award winner The visionary time-travel classic whose Black female hero is pulled through time to face the horrors of American slavery and explores the impacts of racism, sexism, and white supremacy then and now. “I lost an arm on my last trip home. My left arm.” Dana’s torment begins when she suddenly vanishes on her 26th birthday from California, 1976, and is dragged through time to antebellum Maryland to rescue a boy named Rufus, heir to a slaveowner’s plantation. She soon realizes the purpose of her summons to the past: protect Rufus to ensure his assault of her Black ancestor so that she may one day be born. As she endures the traumas of slavery and the soul-crushing normalization of savagery, Dana fights to keep her autonomy and return to the present. Blazing the trail for neo-slavery narratives like Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad and Ta-Nehisi Coates’s The Water Dancer, Butler takes one of speculative fiction’s oldest tropes and infuses it with lasting depth and power. Dana not only experiences the cruelties of slavery on her skin but also grimly learns to accept it as a condition of her own existence in the present. “Where stories about American slavery are often gratuitous, reducing its horror to explicit violence and brutality, Kindred is controlled and precise” (New York Times).
“Reading Octavia Butler taught me to dream big, and I think it’s absolutely necessary that everybody have that freedom and that willingness to dream.” —N. K. Jemisin Developed for television by writer/executive producer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Watchmen), executive producers also include Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields (The Americans, The Patient), and Darren Aronofsky (The Whale). Janicza Bravo (Zola) is director and an executive producer of the pilot. Kindred stars Mallori Johnson, Micah Stock, Ryan Kwanten, and Gayle Rankin.
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Introducing Kindred, the groundbreaking time-travel classic that will captivate your imagination and transport you to a world where heroes defy all odds. From the brilliant mind of Octavia Butler, the New York Times bestselling author and award-winning genius, comes a gripping tale of bravery, resilience, and the power to rewrite history.
In this thought-provoking masterpiece, Dana, a remarkable Black female protagonist, is hurled through time, finding herself facing the horrors of American slavery. As racism, sexism, and white supremacy threaten her every move, Dana must protect Rufus, a young boy who is destined to assault her Black ancestor. This gripping narrative explores the profound impact of these social injustices, both then and now, leaving readers with a deeper understanding of our past and how it shapes our present.
Unlike other stories about American slavery, Kindred stands out by intricately delving into the complexities of this dark period in history. Octavia Butler's controlled and precise storytelling immerses readers in the plight of Dana, exposing the cruelty and brutality of slavery while maintaining a powerful and enduring narrative that keeps you captivated until the very last page.
Inspired by the remarkable success of Kindred, critically acclaimed authors such as Colson Whitehead and Ta-Nehisi Coates have continued to explore the neo-slavery narrative, pushing the boundaries of speculative fiction. Octavia Butler's influence transcends genres, paving the way for thought-provoking and transformative storytelling.
Discover why reading Octavia Butler has inspired countless individuals, including N. K. Jemisin, to dream big and embrace the freedom of imagination. As one of the most fearless and visionary authors of our time, Butler challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths and empowers them to create a future where equality and justice prevail.
To embark on this exhilarating journey into the heart of history, order your copy of Kindred now. Join Dana as she battles the injustices of the past and fights to reclaim her autonomy. Uncover the profound depths of Octavia Butler's storytelling and experience a narrative that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.
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