Scan barcode
A review by oraclebykittie
White Teeth by Zadie Smith
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
SHOWSTOPPING INCREDIBLE NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE. but seriously i think zadie smith writes in a way that brings so much life and interiority to ever single character introduced in this book, it is mesmerizing. the prose is a rlly engaging mix of meaningful and funny, and neither half conflicts the other.
Graphic: Racism, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Misogyny and Pregnancy