Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, DeathModerate
Racism, Transphobia, HomophobiaMinor
Racial slurs, Car accident, AbortionCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1052 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
emotional 35%
funny 35%
lighthearted 12%
dark 11%
inspiring 11%
sad 10%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 33% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 17% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 18% | No: 4%Average rating
256 pages | first published 2019
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ISBN/UID: 9780525558996
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication date: 08 October 2019
Description
Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal A dazzling collection of short fictionZadie Smith has established herself as one of the most iconic, critically respected, and popular writers of her generation. In her first short story collection, she combines h...Book Information
256 pages | first published 2019
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ISBN/UID: 9780525558996
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication date: 08 October 2019
Description
Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal A dazzling collection of short fictionZadie Smith has established herself as one of the most iconic, critically respected, and popular writers of her generation. In her first short story collection, she combines h...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, DeathModerate
Racism, Transphobia, HomophobiaMinor
Racial slurs, Car accident, AbortionCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1052 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
emotional 35%
funny 35%
lighthearted 12%
dark 11%
inspiring 11%
sad 10%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 33% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 17% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 18% | No: 4%Average rating