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savvylit's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
What a delightful final read of 2022! Zadie Smith has such a uniquely observational writing style. Reading this collection made me feel like I was a fly on the wall, witnessing real interactions. Each story in Grand Union is an instantly immersive character study. Ranging from hopeful to humorous to heavy, Smith effortlessly encompasses the humanity that dwells in two of the world's largest cities.
Graphic: Death and Child abuse
Moderate: Racism and Transphobia
leanneymu's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
medium-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
3.5
Some really interesting and memorable stories, mixed with others which felt undercooked or unfinished. A mixed bag, but when the stories work, they REALLY work.
Moderate: Transphobia, Violence, and Racism
somewhereinbooks's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Transphobia, Homophobia, Sexual content, Racism, and Death
Minor: Abortion and Car accident
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