The first and the best of Zadie Smith (White Teeth - Zadie Smith)

Member Name: JohnC1977

Product:	White Teeth - Zadie Smith
Date:	22/07/08 (9 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Very funny and readable

Disadvantages: Gets convoluted in places

White Teeth is Zadie Smith's first and, dare I say it, finest book. It starts off in the 1970's and works its way to the present day, telling the story of the Jones and Iqbal families and how their lives are intertwined. It has elements of great humour and sadness and just plain silliness that seems to work. It works very well as an allegory, with Futuremouse (don't ask - just read the book) serving as an interesting metaphor for the journey that some of the characters have to take. I always wonder if I read too much into things but in this case I think I had it dead right. I am scared to mention anything about this book because I want it all to be a surprise and a treat for whoever has the good sense to go and pick up a copy. I promise you, it is well worth it. One of the books you have to read before you die.

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