The Fraud by Zadie Smith

The Fraud

Zadie Smith

458 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

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 about who deserves to be believedIt is 1873. M...

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Community Reviews Summary of 319 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
informative 65%
challenging 40%
funny 38%
emotional 29%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 18%
dark 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 7%
tense 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 39%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 40% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | 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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