Kindred is a science fiction novel written by Octavia Butler. It tells the story of Dana, a young African American woman who is suddenly transported back in time to the antebellum South. She finds herself repeatedly drawn to a white ancestor who is the son of a plantation owner. As Dana navigates the horrors of slavery, she grapples with questions of identity, power, and the legacy of the past. Kindred is a powerful and emotionally resonant exploration of race, history, and time travel.
