Vote September 2009 BOTM

[Robert]

What would you like to discuss in September?

 

[Fantasy Moon]

My first vote goes to Roots, but I wouldn't mind reading The Book Thief either.

 

[MoreCowbell]

I was also stuck between Roots and The Book Thief BUT ultimately I figured that although Roots got a lot of attention years ago the newer generations (including me a year ago) haven't read it and are really missing out.
The Book Thief is doing very well, as it should, but Roots needs more attention. I learned SO MUCH from Roots and it has changed my life in a way that no other book has, which is saying quite a bit--I also cried harder and loved the characters more. The research and heart that went into the book is staggering, and Alex Haley's writing style and character development is amazing...oh how I loved Kunta, and Kizzy, Bell, and all the others...read it. I promise.

 

[Fantasy Moon]

I've been meaning to read it for the past couple of years. I have an old copy of it sitting on my shelf, but I just haven't gotten around to it. BOTMs seem to motivate me to finish titles though because that's how I got through the rest of Uncle Tom's Cabin, which was just so depressing.

 

[Comeflyaway]

I've always meant to read Roots but never have

 

[Libra]

I voted.

 

[steffee]

I'd never heard of Roots, but after reading its synopsis it's doubtful that I'll be buying it anytime soon.

I've just started The Book Thief, so may join in a discussion of that, should it have the winning vote, despite rarely being active at the forum these days and being busy in September.

 

[Peder]

Recent discussion of Roots has made it seem more like a book I would be interested in reading than I originally thought. So, if some reading time opens up in September I'll probably read it and join the discussion. However, no vote from me -- yet -- even though it sounds clearly preferable to me than the other two alternatives.

 

[abecedarian]

Well, I voted for Book Thief, but Roots was a good read too..and a very long time ago, so a reread wouldn't hurt my feelings.

 

[pontalba]

I read The Book Thief some months back, and even for a Young Adult book I thought it soft-soaped the whole experience.

 

[Peder]

Sounds like a good variety of opinions.

 

[abecedarian]

Actually, all three options sound interesting. It just happens I've read two of them already.