Roots by Alex Haley

Roots

Alex Haley

688 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional slow-paced

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Moods

emotional 86%
sad 80%
challenging 63%
informative 55%
reflective 51%
dark 50%
tense 36%
inspiring 25%
hopeful 23%
adventurous 21%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.33

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