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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

White Teeth

by Zadie Smith
Aggregate Editorial Score37/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 2000528 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2000, White Teeth established Zadie Smith as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The lives of two wartime friends—the Englishman Archie Jones and the Bangladeshi Samad Iqbal—and their families are braided together across decades of multicultural London. Smith's debut was one of the most celebrated first novels of its decade. Themes of multiculturalism, London, identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 2000.

Book Details

AuthorZadie Smith
Published2000
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages528
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780375703867
Editorial Score37/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
200012
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About the Author
Zadie Smith
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Teeth about?

The lives of two wartime friends—the Englishman Archie Jones and the Bangladeshi Samad Iqbal—and their families are braided together across decades of multicultural London. Smith's debut was one of the most celebrated first novels of its decade.

Who wrote White Teeth?

White Teeth was written by Zadie Smith, from United Kingdom. First published in 2000.

What awards has White Teeth won?

White Teeth has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 2000.

Is White Teeth worth reading?

White Teeth is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in multiculturalism, London, identity.

Where can I buy White Teeth?

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What category is White Teeth?

White Teeth is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is White Teeth from?

White Teeth originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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