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White Teeth

By Zadie Smith
Series: Penguin Essentials
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In White Teeth by Zadie Smith, the story unfolds around two families in London: the Joneses, led by the Englishman Archie, and the Iqbals, led by his Bangladeshi friend Samad. As the families intertwine across generations, the novel explores themes of identity, history, and cultural clashes amidst the backdrop of multicultural Britain. It offers a vibrant narrative rich with wit and complexity, capturing the trials and triumphs of its diverse characters.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy vibrant and interwoven narratives about friendship, family, and cultural identity, set against the rich backdrop of multi-ethnic London. With dynamic characters and a touch of humour, it's perfect for readers who appreciate stories that delve into the complexities of modern life and multiculturalism.

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White Teeth

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White Teeth by Zadie Smith is an astonishingly accomplished first novel, available as a Penguin Essential for the first time.

Early in the morning, late in the century, Cricklewood Broadway…

One of the most talked about first novels ever, White Teeth is a funny, generous, big-hearted novel, adored by critics and readers alike. It deals with friendship, love, war, three cultures, and three families over three generations. The story includes one brown mouse and explores the tricky way the past has of coming back and biting you on the ankle. It is a life-affirming, riotous must-read of a book.

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White Teeth by Zadie Smith is celebrated as a vibrant and audacious début novel, praised for its humour, intelligence, and scope. Critics highlight its wit, epic storytelling, and the remarkable skill of its young author. The book's narrative is characterised by its blend of humour and serious themes, marking Smith as a significant voice in contemporary literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241981399

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 305g

Pages: 560

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About the Author

Zadie Smith is the author of the novels White Teeth, The Autograph Man, On Beauty, NW and Swing Time; as well as a novella, The Embassy of Cambodia; three collections of essays, Changing My Mind, Feel Free and Intimations; a collection of short stories, Grand Union; and the play, The Wife of Willesden, adapted from Chaucer. She is also the editor of The Book of Other People. Zadie Smith was born in north-west London, where she still lives. The Fraud is her first historical novel.

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