The Fraud by Zadie Smith

The Fraud

Zadie Smith

464 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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From acclaimed and bestselling novelist Zadie Smith, a kaleidoscopic work of historical fiction set against the legal trial that divided Victorian England, about who gets to tell their story—and who gets to be believedIt is 1873. Mrs. Eliza Touche...

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Moods

reflective 69%
informative 52%
challenging 50%
funny 30%
emotional 24%
mysterious 14%
dark 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 6%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 46%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.59

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