NW by Zadie Smith
This novel follows the lives of four Londoners - Leah, Natalie, Felix, and Nathan - as they navigate adulthood in the diverse, vibrant, and sometimes volatile neighborhood where they grew up. The narrative explores themes of identity, class, friendship, and the complex nature of urban life, intertwining the characters' stories in a way that reflects the interconnectedness and fragmentation of city living.
The 1751st greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- London Nw
- Londyn Nw
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 6th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 18th on The 21st Century's 12 Greatest Novels (BBC)
- 21st on The Top 21: The Best Novels of the 21st Century (De Groene Amsterdammer)
- 54th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The New Vanguard (New York Times)
- This is the Canon: Decolonize Your Bookshelves in 50 Books (This is the Canon(Book))