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White Teeth
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Book Brief
464
Novel • Fiction
London • 1970s-1990s
2000
Adult
18+ years
960L
Super Short Summary
White Teeth by Zadie Smith follows the intertwined lives of two families in London, the Joneses and the Iqbals, exploring friendship, cultural identity, generational conflicts, and the legacies of colonialism. Archie Jones and Samad Iqbal, linked by their shared experiences during World War II, navigate the complexities of their lives and families from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Humorous
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Informative
Reviews & Readership
169,358 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Zadie Smith's White Teeth is widely praised for its inventive and humorous storytelling, rich character development, and exploration of multi-generational and multicultural themes. However, some critique it for being overly ambitious, with a complex narrative that occasionally feels unwieldy. Overall, it is celebrated for its wit and literary merit.
Who Should Read White Teeth?
A reader who enjoys White Teeth by Zadie Smith likely appreciates multicultural narratives, intricate family sagas, and sharp social commentary. Fans of Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children or Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things will find similar themes of identity, history, and cultural conflict.
169,358 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
464
Novel • Fiction
London • 1970s-1990s
2000
Adult
18+ years
960L
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