NW by Zadie Smith

352 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Zadie Smith's brilliant tragicomic NW follows four Londoners – Leah, Natalie, Felix and Nathan – after they've left their childhood council estate, grown up and moved on to different lives. From private houses to public parks, at work and at play,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,280 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 60%
challenging 46%
sad 29%
dark 28%
funny 21%
tense 16%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 28%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 25% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.51

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