Luan answers “I have read thousands of books but this is...”

Sydney Salter asked this question about White Teeth:

I have read thousands of books but this is one of only 2 books that i just could not finish as it irritated and bored me in equal measures. I asked all of my friends and colleagues and they have all told me that they did not finish it either!! Please help - what is the summary of the book? Please don't make me read it !

Luan Wow, this surprises me. I guess it's a matter of taste.
I found this book really entertaining and light, and at the same time really deep and just plai…moreWow, this surprises me. I guess it's a matter of taste.
I found this book really entertaining and light, and at the same time really deep and just plain good. As an immigrant (though in a totally different situation as any of the characters) I could really relate and found that this was a smart, modern way to present the whole theme.
I read this in less than two weeks, sometimes over 100 pages in one sitting. I found it anything but dull. (less)

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