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I was told this book was REALLY funny and a quick read. I am an avid reader and my husband is British and still I had a difficult time getting into this book at first ... but the last third was difficult to put down because I couldn't wait to find out what happened and how it ends. I found myself constantly asking my husband ... what does this word mean? What does this phrase mean? And after being married for 10 years, I know A LOT of the slang!! I think if you didn't have some knowledge in this (because there were a lot of the phrases and words that I did know) that you might find it a hard read and you might lose a lot of the dry British humour.

I will definitely read her other released book called The Autograph Man though ...

I enjoyed this book (it came highly reccomended by an English professor). Common themes of humanity (love, loss and friendship) in a integrative and multicultural setting are seen in a story (or series of stories) that spans several generations.

This book is one of the Time's 100 greatest English-Language novels, thats how I got my hands on it. I enjoyed it from the moment I picked it up but the whole time was wondering where it was going. Zadie smite is smart, witty, and has a way with words that makes you want to keep reading. Although I'm still not sure what she was trying to say I really enjoyed the ride.

Very funny and literal, a type of punch-you-in-the-face book!

Excellent read. Both funny and moving.

I have not enjoyed a book as much as I have enjoyed this one for a long time. (I read 1-4 novels a week). Zadie Smith is an incredible writer, who can be poignant and hilarious on the same paragraph. A great story of immigrants to England, their relationships, family development and lives that intertwine with the absurdity of life in the west. I cannot say enough of my admiration for this young writer. I sure hope she writes many many more.