A review by wilde_read
On Beauty by Zadie Smith

lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I was drawn to this book as it was a re-telling of E.M. Forster's Howards End. There were a few good passages that I found reflective. Was it a good re-telling? Meh, I expected too much. Overall, it didn't leave me with much to ponder, which is how I feel about most contemporary fiction. I was entertained, so I guess it fulfilled its purpose. 
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