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.