A review by libbykerns
The Fraud by Zadie Smith

slow-paced

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

3.25

this was a tumbling narrative… that was interesting in places, but largely seemed to lack a center. i enjoyed it, especially as a Victorianist, but wasn’t wowed. the middle section and the bits about Dickens were my favorites.