Roots vs Torches Together: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Biography & Memoir, History

Cover of Roots

Roots Alex Haley · 1861 ★★★★☆ 4.4 476 pages · ≈ 8 h 49 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Torches Together

Torches Together Emmy Arnold · 1964 220 pages · ≈ 4 h 04 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Torches Together is the quicker read — about 4 hours vs 8 for Roots.
Torches Together is the easier read (Moderate), Roots more demanding (Demanding).

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