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A review by baielleebooks
White Teeth by Zadie Smith
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Masterful storytelling! This was my first time reading Zadie Smith and she sent my bookish mind catapulting off into another a galaxy. Her narrative voice is dynamic and drew me in, the characters were rich and textured, and each chapter worked in blissful harmony, while also standing independently in the breadth of their plotting and reflexive power.
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White Teeth powerfully runs the gamut of the human condition, involving themes of passion, friendship, family, conflict, war, history and the reckonings of time. The prose is beautifully composed, funny and outstandingly deft. White Teeth additionally succeeds in reflecting the cultural landscape and modern histories of Britain with wry, critical commentary and is exemplary in the ode to the power of fiction. Brava! Flowers on the stage! Raptuous applause!
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White Teeth powerfully runs the gamut of the human condition, involving themes of passion, friendship, family, conflict, war, history and the reckonings of time. The prose is beautifully composed, funny and outstandingly deft. White Teeth additionally succeeds in reflecting the cultural landscape and modern histories of Britain with wry, critical commentary and is exemplary in the ode to the power of fiction. Brava! Flowers on the stage! Raptuous applause!