The Fraud by Zadie Smith

The Fraud

Zadie Smith

455 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Description

Truth and fiction. Jamaica and Britain. Who deserves to tell their story? Zadie Smith returns with her first historical novel.Kilburn, 1873. The 'Tichborne Trial' has captivated the widowed Scottish housekeeper Mrs Eliza Touchet and all of England...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,833 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
informative 52%
challenging 50%
funny 31%
emotional 24%
mysterious 14%
dark 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 6%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 46%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 30% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.59

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