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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow, 24? Was Zadie Smith really only 24 when she wrote this? Hats off! "White Teeth" is indeed a well-constructed, in a sense even a kaleidoscopic novel that you would expect from a much more mature author; also the psychological portrayal of the characters is quite impressive, and then there is the list of themes she has integrated in her novel, like the integration/acculturation of immigrants, genetic engineering, the nature versus nurture debate, generational conflicts, the role of chance in life, etc.
Zadie Smith is often compared to Rushdie, and I understand where that comes from, both in style and content. But Smith is much closer to real life, and her stories are so much easier to read, with humor too, so that you can guess who has my preference. On the plus side there also is a remarkable focus on the milieu of islamic fundamentalism, just a few years before the dramatic bombs in London. Occasionally her tone a little too sarcastic and some passages earned a bit more editing, but this book remains impressive. It is a pity that Zadie Smith, judging by the reviews of her other books, could not maintain this level afterwards. (this one: 3.5 stars)
Zadie Smith is often compared to Rushdie, and I understand where that comes from, both in style and content. But Smith is much closer to real life, and her stories are so much easier to read, with humor too, so that you can guess who has my preference. On the plus side there also is a remarkable focus on the milieu of islamic fundamentalism, just a few years before the dramatic bombs in London. Occasionally her tone a little too sarcastic and some passages earned a bit more editing, but this book remains impressive. It is a pity that Zadie Smith, judging by the reviews of her other books, could not maintain this level afterwards. (this one: 3.5 stars)
I enjoyed this book somewhat, it was certainly better than 'On Beauty'. However, it wasn't a book that I felt desperate to read or that immersed me.
I just couldn't relate to any characters, the setting or to the language used. I really tried hard. But no.
I just couldn’t get into the characters. The story just didn’t go anywhere
Graži, kokybiška proza. Patiko kaip raibuliuoja istorija ir imigrantų kartų bei giminių dinamika. Pralinksmino kiekvienos pasenstančios kartos “jaunimas dabar pagedęs” ironija. Rašyta su įžvalga, humoru, atliepia multikultūrinės JK visuomenės realijas - nesistebiu, kodėl gerai įvertinta.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes