The Fraud by Zadie Smith

The Fraud

Zadie Smith

455 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

Truth and fiction. Jamaica and Britain. Who deserves to tell their story? Zadie Smith returns with her first historical novel.Kilburn, 1873. The 'Tichborne Trial' has captivated the widowed Scottish housekeeper Mrs Eliza Touchet and all of England...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 296 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
informative 65%
challenging 39%
funny 37%
emotional 29%
mysterious 19%
adventurous 18%
dark 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 7%
tense 6%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 39%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 35% | No: 19%

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: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...