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Roots (2016): TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2016 · Starring Malachi Kirby, Forest Whitaker, Anna Paquin
About the tv series
A new television version of the story of a family from Africa through generations of slavery and freedom.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe series keeps the saga's main story and gives it a more direct, modern style, though some storylines are shortened.
Read or watch first?
The book gives the whole sweep of the family's history in more depth.
What the book gives you
Roots by Alex Haley
An unforgettable story that connects you to history through one family's journey.
Who will like it: Readers who want a powerful, sweeping family saga across generations.