NW by Zadie Smith

368 pages first pub 2012 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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NW by Zadie Smith is ideal for readers drawn to introspective, character-driven explorations of urban life, social divides, and the complex interplay of identity and community in a modern metropolis.

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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

3.52
based on 7,591 reviews

Moods

reflective: 77%

emotional: 59%

challenging: 45%

dark: 28%

sad: 27%

funny: 20%

tense: 16%

mysterious: 6%

adventurous: 5%

hopeful: 4%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 4%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
14% of readers chose A mix
83% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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