Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation

This is my first Octavia E. Butler read and I was completely captivated. It's about Dana, a black woman from the 1970's that gets threw back in time whenever her white ancestor is scared or near death. The only time she can get back to her present is if she is also scared or near death. This book is less about why she is going back in time but more of her survival on a southern plantation being educated, black, and a woman. I finished this in a couple of days. Dana is strong and likable character and her journey of survival through the plantation and slavery times I think was really frightening. I was always worried for her and her husband. Some bits I think she was getting some Stockholm syndrome or maybe acceptance of the new status quo [ which she bravely overcame! I was so scared that she would find her situation hopeless. (hide spoiler)] This was a really good and emotional read. I think this would be an interesting book to talk about in a book club or class.

The graphic novel I felt was really good. I'm not a big fan of the illustrations but they weren't bad or distracting. The layout of the panels are masterful and the colors are outstanding and together they really set the mood for the entire piece. I highly recommend this graphic novel version of the book! If I have some extra time I'm interested in reading the book too. ~Ashley