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linda48 's review for:
Roots: The Saga of an American Family
by Alex Haley
My intention was to re-read this book before the new version airs on the History Channel. It was every bit as good as I remembered it to be. Strong characters, writing that captures your interest and keeps it, thoroughly engaging. The final three chapters where Haley relates his trips to find his ancestors' land and verification of family lore would have been better as End Notes rather than part of the story - but that's really minor. It's a little more disconcerting that he makes his search seem so easy, when in fact it took over twelve years. All in all, an engaging read. I'm ready to watch the miniseries now.