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tmuthusamy 's review for:
NW
by Zadie Smith
tbh i liked this book a lot more than i would like. i LOVE an experimental novel, so honestly this gets most of its stars from that. i did overall enjoy reading the book, the different styles of writing and the plot was overall pretty interesting. zadie smith's writing is BEAUTIFUL and there were some lines that were at once straightforward and complex. her characterization is stunning and i really, really could relate to Natalie at times (which might not be the best thing in the world...LOL)
what i didn't like about it:
- i was SO CONFUSED like half the time. i generally don't hate a book that challenges me, but there were some pages where I was just lost and confused as to what has happening. i definitely think i missed some stuff, but that might just be because i'm not a careful reader
- the ending was super anti-climactic. all i'll say about that to not spoil it. i think this lack of a super strong ending reflected the fact that this book is wayyyy more character-driven than plot-driven
overall, not a terrible way to end 2024's reading challenge. on to reading more in 2025!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
what i didn't like about it:
- i was SO CONFUSED like half the time. i generally don't hate a book that challenges me, but there were some pages where I was just lost and confused as to what has happening. i definitely think i missed some stuff, but that might just be because i'm not a careful reader
- the ending was super anti-climactic. all i'll say about that to not spoil it. i think this lack of a super strong ending reflected the fact that this book is wayyyy more character-driven than plot-driven
overall, not a terrible way to end 2024's reading challenge. on to reading more in 2025!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!