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- Format: Hardcover
- Author: Smith, Zadie
- ISBN: 9780375501852
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 9.55 x 1.55
- Number Of Pages: 464
- Publication Year: 2000
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Quirky, Multigenerational Look at Culture in the New Millennium
Alfonso R. - 4 years 4 months agoZadie Smith has a supremely strong voice, and it shines through in this debut. Written directly after the turn of the century and revolving around the changes that come with it, "White Teeth" tackles the changing landscape of England at the end of the 20th century with surprising wit and humor. The narrative spans hundreds of years and yet Smith manages to focus on the beauty (and oftentimes humor) in the smallest of moments. This novel birthed the term "hysterical realism", and it is worthwhile to read through and find out what exactly that means.
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Please read Zadie Smith
Mara S. - 6 years 10 months agoZadie Smith is an author who receives constant and well-deserved praise from critics but seems to evade other casual readers and bookworms with ease. Each of her novels paints a rich and textured portrait of its characters in a delicate and intimate way. In White Teeth, Smith uses her author's paintbrush to expertly illustrate the inner workings of six different characters. Although these characters are encapsulated within two close families and only have a minor generational gap, each is painfully unique. This novel is a personal favorite, and as her first, it's a great place to begin reading her novels and essays. She is a modern master; she is a peer to both Toni Morrison and Dave Eggers, bridging the gap between classic and hip. I implore you, reader to reader, please give this underrated author a spot on your shelf. Please read Zadie Smith.
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