A review by ericfheiman
Feel Free: Essays by Zadie Smith

5.0

The sign of a great writer is the ability to take on any subject—in fiction and nonfiction alike—and infuse it with a high level of both poetry and intelligence. Zadie Smith is one of those writers. While I’m hot and cold on her fiction (though it’s still better than most novels these days) her essay writing is unimpeachable. Painting, technology, film, books, politics—Smith consistently delivers wonderfully written commentary that is as accessible as it is smart. It’s the kind of book one finishes and says, “I’m never going to write something this good. Why even bother?” Damn you, Zadie...