On Beauty by Zadie Smith
This novel is a contemporary, multicultural exploration of family life, love, and identity. It follows the lives of two mixed-race families, the Belseys and the Kipps, who are linked by their shared professions in academia and a complex web of marital and extramarital relationships. The story is set against the backdrop of Wellington, a fictional New England town, and explores themes of race, class, and cultural clash. It also delves into the world of academia, examining the politics and conflicts that arise in that environment.
The 1411th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 446
- Words
- 120,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 4th on The 10 Best of the Decade(2000) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 19th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 1102nd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)
- Latitude Festival's Top 20 Books by Women (Latitude Festival goers)
- 87 Books Written by Women That Are So Good, You Won't Be Able to Put Them Down (Pop Sugar)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)