The Fraud by Zadie Smith

The Fraud

Zadie Smith

416 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative inspiring slow-paced

Description

Per Bustle, "The Fraud will be set in the 1800s, and is inspired by the real events that gave London\'s "Shoot-Up Hill" its name. (Think highwaymen!)"

Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

informative 72%
reflective 72%
challenging 45%
funny 36%
adventurous 27%
emotional 27%
mysterious 22%
sad 18%
dark 13%
tense 9%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 41%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.92

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