The Fraud by Zadie Smith

The Fraud

Zadie Smith

454 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction historical challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

From acclaimed and bestselling novelist Zadie Smith, a kaleidoscopic work of historical fiction set against the legal trial that divided Victorian England, about who deserves to tell their story—and who deserves to be believed. 

Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
informative 65%
challenging 39%
funny 38%
emotional 29%
mysterious 19%
adventurous 18%
dark 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 7%
tense 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 37% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 34% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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