NW

Explore the vibrant tapestry of London life through Zadie Smith's acclaimed novel, NW. This masterful tragi-comic narrative weaves the stories of four distinct characters—Leah, Natalie, Felix, and Nathan—each navigating their unique paths after leaving their childhood council estate. Set in a city that is simultaneously brutal and beautiful, the story captures the complexities of urban existence. With rich dialogue that sings and a sharp wit that reflects the ebb and flow of modern life, NW is not just a novel; it's a poignant exploration of race, class, and identity in contemporary society. As the characters encounter one another after years apart, past choices and realities come crashing together, offering a reflection on the consequences of their decisions. With 352 pages of brilliant storytelling published by Penguin UK in 2013, NW receives rave reviews from critics and readers alike, heralding it as a modern masterpiece. This book, soon to be adapted into a BBC2 drama, is a must-have addition to your collection. Enjoy the convenience of FREE shipping on this brand new B-format paperback. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item, and shipping may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141036595
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 352


Description:
Coming soon as a BBC2 drama adaptation -- a masterful novel about London life from the bestselling, prize-winning Zadie Smith.
Zadie Smith's brilliant tragi-comic NW follows four Londoners - Leah, Natalie, Felix and Nathan - after they've left their childhood council estate, grown up and moved on to different lives. From private houses to public parks, at work and at play, their city is brutal, beautiful and complicated. Yet after a chance encounter they each find that the choices they've made, the people they once were and are now, can suddenly, rapidly unravel. A portrait of modern urban life, NW is funny, sad and urgent - as brimming with vitality as the city itself.
Praise for NW-
'Her dialogue sings and soars; terse, packed and sassy. Smith is simply wonderful- Dickens's legitimate daughter' Boyd Tonkin, Independent
'Astonishing, dazzling. Really - without exaggeration - not since Dickens has there been a better observer of London scenes. Zadie Smith is a genius. It's hard to imagine a better novel this year - or this decade' A.N. Wilson
'Intensely funny, richly varied, always unexpected. A joyous, optimistic, angry masterpiece. No better English novel will be published this year' Philip Hensher, Daily Telegraph
'Absolutely brilliant. So electrically authentic' TIME
'Captivating. Funny, sexy, weird, full of acute social comedy, like London. She's up there with the best around' Evening Standard
'Marvellous . . . crackles with reflections on race, music and migration. A lyrical fiction for our times'

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