Tuesday, July 08, 2008
ROOTS by Alex Haley, read by Avery Brooks
Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows the story of Kunte Kinte and his American descendants across continents and generations. Brooks's honed acting skills conjure the myriad characters and elevate the emotional impact of this epic tale beyond the printed version. Reviewed by Randy O'Brien
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