445 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143037743
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 29 August 2006
Description
Having hit bestseller lists from the New York Times to the San Francisco Chronicle, this wise, hilarious novel reminds us why Zadie Smith has rocketed to literary stardom. On Beauty is the story of an interracial family living in the university to...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,293 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
funny 52%
challenging 29%
sad 17%
tense 16%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 6%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 31% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Death of parent, Racism, CursingMinor
Cancer, Drug use, Homophobia445 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143037743
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 29 August 2006
Description
Having hit bestseller lists from the New York Times to the San Francisco Chronicle, this wise, hilarious novel reminds us why Zadie Smith has rocketed to literary stardom. On Beauty is the story of an interracial family living in the university to...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,293 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
funny 52%
challenging 29%
sad 17%
tense 16%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 6%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 31% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Death of parent, Racism, CursingMinor
Cancer, Drug use, Homophobia