White Teeth
White Teeth
Zadie Smith
Michelle Obama
I love the way the story weaves together so many complex and powerful forces that affect our lives and our relationships. - Michelle Obama
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White Teeth

White Teeth

Zadie Smith
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Zadie Smith
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In the dynamic heart of London, a narrative unfolds that weaves the vibrant threads of two families into the rich tapestry of a nation forever changed by its past. "White Teeth" by Zadie Smith is a masterful exploration of friendship, faith, and the complexities of the immigrant experience, all told with a sharp wit and a keen eye for the absurdities of life. Archie Jones and Samad Iqbal, a pair of World War II veterans whose lives are as entwined as their fates, navigate the challenges of love, identity, and parenthood under the shadow of their shared history. From Archie's impulsive marriage to the vivacious Clara Bowden, to Samad's desperate attempts to instill tradition in his defiant offspring, their story is a mirror to the evolving face of a Britain grappling with its own transformation. Smith's narrative is a dazzling mosaic, where the personal and the political collide with explosive effect. Through the lives of her unforgettable characters, she delves into questions of heritage, belonging, and the inescapable influence of the past on the present. With each page, "White Teeth" bursts with the energy and diversity of London itself, capturing the pulse of a city at a crossroads and the universal quest for identity and meaning. This novel is not just a story about two families, but a saga that spans generations, cultures, and beliefs, all converging in a breathtaking finale that reaffirms the chaos, beauty, and white teeth shining through the mire of human experience.

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Released
2000
1 Apr
Length
448
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I love the way the story weaves together so many complex and powerful forces that affect our lives and our relationships. - Michelle Obama
Every moment happens twice: inside and outside, and they are two different histories.
— Zadie Smith, White Teeth

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