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Roots: The Saga of an American Family
by Alex Haley
dark
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Incredibly entertaining, but also psychologically changing. It inspires me to want to learn more about my family’s history.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Gore, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Excrement, Kidnapping, Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Pregnancy