• S2 Episode 2: Go Back in Time With Us, The Kindred

  • Mar 7 2023
  • Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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S2 Episode 2: Go Back in Time With Us, The Kindred

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  • *TRIGGER WARNING*: This book contains abuse, assault, self ham, attempted suicide and much more. Read at your own risk.

    In this episode, we explore the rich themes of Octavia Butler's science fiction novel "The Kindred". The book follows the story of Dana, an African American woman from the 1970s who finds herself transported back in time to a pre-Civil War plantation.  We discuss the themes of power, oppression, and community, and how they are explored in the novel. Join us as we take a deep dive into this powerful and thought-provoking work by one of science fiction's greatest writers, Octavia Butler.
    -How does everyone like to do their laundry????

    -E and No get into their new years resolutions

    -E would NOT have made it as a Slave yall

    -No. Loved diving into the different complexities of the story and all the different ways parts of the book could be dissected and interpreted.

    -If you have not read this book, make sure to add it to your TBR you its a profound read. 
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