NW by Zadie Smith

NW

Zadie Smith

296 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

One of the New York Times Book Review's 10 Best Books of 2012Set in northwest London, Zadie Smith’s brilliant tragicomic novel follows four locals—Leah, Natalie, Fox, and Nathan—as they try to make adult lives outside of Caldwell, the council esta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,892 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 59%
challenging 46%
dark 31%
sad 27%
funny 24%
tense 16%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 31%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 25% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.51

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