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Michele
First book by Zadie Smith and first I've read by her. I think she can definitely write but I just couldn't get into the story that much. There were some clever parts and characters but, in the end, I didn't find it all that satisfying. It came off as overly pretentious, too. ...more
Jennifer Gibbons
Aug 06, 2010 rated it it was amazing
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Brendan M.
Jul 05, 2014 marked it as to-read
Harini
Sep 05, 2014 marked it as owned-to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Sheryl
Oct 16, 2014 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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britt
Mar 28, 2021 marked it as to-read
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Kristi
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