The Book Of Other People by Zadie Smith

The Book Of Other People

Zadie Smith

320 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction essays short stories challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

The Book of Other People is about character. The premise is simple: make somebody up. Creating character is at the heart of the fictional enterprise--and this book concentrates on writers who share a talent for making something recognizably human ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 265 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
funny 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.37

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