tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121646009572423296.post2566150031576486173..comments2023-10-31T07:32:40.085-04:00Comments on Reading Thru The Night: Roots - The Last of Itchristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749333368560606659noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121646009572423296.post-71351927346823847702012-03-04T14:50:07.597-05:002012-03-04T14:50:07.597-05:00I completely could not STAND Chicken George, and l...I completely could not STAND Chicken George, and like Jenn wish that there was more Kunta Kinte.<br /><br />I gave Roots a 3 on goodreads as well.<br /><br />My review will be going up on Friday.<br /><br />Thanks so much for hosting this read along, I'm so glad that it inspired me to FINALLY read Roots!April (BooksandWine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15268544465552896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121646009572423296.post-9173041144931166542012-03-04T12:08:37.223-05:002012-03-04T12:08:37.223-05:00I know it's supposed to be a family narrative,...I know it's supposed to be a family narrative, but I wish that the entire book had been about Kunta Kinte. I loved those parts the most. The rest was just kind of blah, and like you, I did some skimming. <br /><br />I have looked for the other book and as far as I can tell it is out of print, which really makes me sad. I think it would be something that I would love.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826716134008160506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121646009572423296.post-80491925551312389142012-03-03T11:19:20.165-05:002012-03-03T11:19:20.165-05:00I agree completely. I felt like he was too focused...I agree completely. I felt like he was too focused on wrapping it up instead of letting the readers care about the characters. And Chicken George was NOT a likable or relatable person.<br /><br />It's sad to think that the parts we all loved were from the plagiarized portion. Makes me want to read the other book!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420476898132383974noreply@blogger.com