White Teeth by Zadie Smith

White Teeth

Zadie Smith

448 pages • first pub 2000 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary literary funny reflective slow-paced

Description

One of the most talked-about fictional debuts ever, White Teeth is a funny, generous, big-hearted novel, adored by critics and readers alike. Dealing - among many other things - with friendship, love, war, three cultures and three families over th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,106 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
reflective 71%
emotional 42%
challenging 34%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.84

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