Description
In the heart of North West London's Caldwell housing estate, four childhood friends—Leah, Natalie, Felix, and Nathan—have navigated their separate paths, each seeking a life beyond their shared origins. Thirty years later, their lives, though geographically close, are worlds apart, reflecting the atomized nature of modern urban existence. When a mysterious stranger arrives at Leah's door, it shatters the fragile peace and forces a confrontation with isolation and the complex realities of their lives. Zadie Smith crafts a quietly devastating narrative that explores encounters, the hidden alleys within familiar streets, and the elusive meaning of success in a city that rarely offers easy answers.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin UK
Published Jan 1, 2012
338 pages
ISBN: 9780241144145
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Details
First Published
2012
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for NW by Zadie Smith.