ISBN 9780141031521
Rs. 800
Penguin Books
Blonde Roots
Who it's for: Readers interested in satirical fiction and historical reimaginings
Blonde Roots by Bernardine Evaristo reimagines history in a provocative satire where the transatlantic slave trade is inverted, with 'whytes' enslaved by black people. The story follows Doris, a young English girl, who is abducted from her home and transported to the New World aboard a slave ship, offering a stark reversal of historical power dynamics.Why You Should Read? Explores themes of race, power, and historical injustice through an inverted narrative. Offers a thought-provoking satire of the transatlantic slave trade. Provides an accessible yet insightful critique of societal structures. Challenges readers to reflect on historical barbarity and contemporary society.
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- Inverts the transatlantic slave trade, with 'whytes' enslaved by black people
- Follows Doris, an English girl abducted and shipped to the New World
- Satirical critique of historical power dynamics and injustice
- Provocative reimagining of history
- Explores themes of race, power, and historical injustice
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What is the premise of Blonde Roots?
It reimagines history by inverting the transatlantic slave trade, with black people enslaving 'whytes'. The story follows Doris, an English girl abducted and transported to the New World.
Who is the author?
Bernardine Evaristo.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of race, power, and historical injustice through an inverted narrative.
Is this book a historical account?
No, it is a satirical fiction that reimagines history, not a factual account.