Grand Union by Zadie Smith

Grand Union

Zadie Smith

246 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories challenging reflective medium-paced
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A dazzling collection of short fiction, more than half of which have never been published before, from the multi-award-winning author of White Teeth and Swing TimeZadie Smith has established herself as one of the most iconic, critically-respected,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,623 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
challenging 49%
emotional 36%
funny 36%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
dark 11%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
tense 6%
hopeful 5%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 24%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 37% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

N/A: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 16% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | N/A: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 19% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.24

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