As with most books I consider well-deserved classics (or classic-should-be's), I'm having a hard time extricating my thoughts in this review beyond the basic "this book is phenomenal." The technical details of Kindred are immaculate: compelling characters, impossible decisions, a gripping plot, thorough research/convincing worldbuilding. This is one of those books that disallows you from flinching away from its brutality. It's honest, purposeful, and raw. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute I spent reading it.