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White TeethZadie Smith's dazzling debut caught critics grasping for comparisons and deciding on everyone from Charles Dickens to Salman Rushdie to John Irving and Martin Amis. But the truth is that Zadie Smith's voice is remarkably, fluently, and altogether wonderfully her own. At the center of this invigorating novel are two unlikely friends, Archie Jones and Samad Iqbal. Hapless veterans of World War II, Archie and Samad and their families become agents of
Zadie Smith's dazzling debut caught critics grasping for comparisons and deciding on everyone from Charles Dickens to Salman Rushdie to John Irving and Martin Amis. But the truth is that Zadie Smith's voice is remarkably, fluently, and altogether wonderfully her own. At the center of this invigorating novel are two unlikely friends, Archie Jones and Samad Iqbal. Hapless veterans of World War II, Archie and Samad and their families become agents of England's irrevocable transformation. A second marriage to Clara Bowden, a beautiful, albeit tooth-challenged, Jamaican half his age, quite literally gives Archie a second lease on life, and produces Irie, a knowing child whose personality doesn't quite match her name (Jamaican for "no problem"). Samad's late-in-life arranged marriage (he had to wait for his bride to be born), produces twin sons whose separate paths confound Iqbal's every effort to direct them, and a renewed, if selective, submission to his Islamic faith. Set against London's racial and cultural tapestry, venturing across the former empire and into the past as it barrels toward the future, White Teeth revels in the ecstatic hodgepodge of modern life, flirting with disaster, confounding expectations, and embracing the comedy of daily existence.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 06/12/2001
ISBN: 9780375703867
Pages: 464
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 8.63h x 5.13w x 0.98d
Review Citations: BookPage 06/01/2001 pg. 25
Entertainment Weekly 06/22/2001 pg. 83
New York Times 06/17/2001 pg. 28
New York Times 12/02/2001 pg. 89
Booksense '76 Reading Grp 04 05/01/2004 pg. 1
Newsweek 12/21/2009 pg. 74
Village Voice 12/23/2009 pg. 28
Entertainment Weekly 07/05/2013 pg. 102
Entertainment Weekly 08/22/2014 pg. 113
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 67005 / White Teeth
Reading Level: 6.9 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 29
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★★★★★ 5
Sleek, professional look, goes well with blue and grey stuff! Probably dark suits too.
I might not like wearing ties (I do not), but sometimes, I get roped into having to go somewhere and slip on a tie... I really try to keep ye ole wardrobe very simplistic. Grey and a blue blazer. I have a couple of
"fancy" suits, but I try to avoid wearing them...
Then, when I do, I want them to look sharp, and a nice tie will help to bring it all together as they say!
This is a very sharp looking tie, and it blends in great with my grey and blue outfits.
Sure it is a tie, but being that it looks so sharp, and just perfectly matches the outfits? I love it.
Five Stars!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
★★★★★ 4
good tie
this is a good tie, but i feel like the material isnt the best quality. feels a little cheap, but it looks nice and stays put. i do feel like over time itll start to get ruined. i would recommend it but dont be expecting much
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Cheap Polyester Tie
I’m not sure there is such thing as a “premium” polyester but the fabric feels rather cheap and the width of the tie is rather thin. Probably good for a kid to use, but I wouldn’t use this for work or business and would apply the moved saved trying to get a cheap tie into a nicer silk tie.
Pros:
- Inexpensive
Cons:
- Cheap polyester fabric
- Narrow width
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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Timeless Elegance for Every Occasion!
This necktie is the perfect blend of classic style and modern sophistication. The solid color and subtle stripe design make it versatile enough for both business meetings and weddings. The fabric feels high-quality and has a nice weight to it, ensuring it drapes beautifully without slipping out of place. It pairs well with a variety of shirt colors and suit styles, making it a fantastic addition to any wardrobe. The craftsmanship is evident, and it has held up well after multiple uses and washes. Highly recommend this tie for anyone looking to elevate their formal attire!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Its a tie - feel okay but looks good!
Solid tie - cheap feeling but whos gonna be feeling this? It pops great on a white shirt
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024