A review by khuizenga
Feel Free: Essays by Zadie Smith

4.0

A number of these essays were quite beautiful. I particularly enjoyed the ones on Jordan Peele, the Alte Frau, dancing, cultural appropriation, and her time in Rome and exploring gardens with her father. Some of the other ones eluded me, either because I wasn’t familiar with what she was reviewing or because I was listening to the audiobook. I think this particular book is more suited to reading a physical copy, which includes various photos of the artwork she talks about and makes it easier to notice when she has transitioned into quoting something, which could get a bit difficult with the audiobook if you weren’t paying complete attention. These are heady essays, but her thoughts are intriguing.