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florenceassetto's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
i really quite liked the book but i was DISSATISFIED by the ending! i loved some of the characters and was disgusted by some others but i think smith's writing is incredibly satisfying and i hope to read more of her works!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Classism
Minor: Homophobia
norah_'s review against another edition
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
⭐️=3.25 | 😘=5 | 🤬=5 | 🍺/🚬=4 | 18+
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Homophobia
kylieqrada's review
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 ⭐️s. Lesbehonest, this was a Goodwill cover buy, because she is STUNNING, HONEY. However, I'd always heard about Zadie Smith being a staple of lit fic, so I thought I'd give her a try. I honestly really liked this. I loved how unlikable and nuanced all of the characters were allowed to be while still being clear that their opinions, such as fatphobia or racism, were not supported by the author. However, it was a little too intellectual for me, and I hate a butthole description
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, and Cursing
Minor: Drug use, Homophobia, and Cancer
zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I had a few false starts with the print version of this book, so I went ahead an listened to the audiobook. I did enjoy the twisty turns and how drama-ridden this book was. Overall, though, I don’t think it was for me. I am not really into books where characters wreck their own lives unnecessarily (ahem, Howard). I’m also unfamiliar with the source material, so that wasn’t a draw either. Oh well
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Fatphobia, Racism, Grief, Alcohol, Classism, Death of parent, Religious bigotry, and Body shaming
Minor: Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Drug use, Homophobia, Islamophobia, War, Xenophobia, and Cancer
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