by Zadie Smith
First published 2009
In this sparkling collection, acclaimed novelist Zadie Smith turns her sharp eye to the personal and cultural. From dissecting the craft of fiction to unpacking the nuances of race and gender, Smith's essays are intellectual adventures. She ruminates on the books that have shaped her, the films that captivate her, and the politics that provoke her. Beneath the breadth of topics lies an intimate portrait of the writer herself – her curiosities, her convictions, her evolving perspective on the world.
Genres: essays, literary-criticism, literary-fiction, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-essay, reflective
Period: 21st-century
320 pages · Hardcover · The Penguin Press HC