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Jul 29, 2018NedSu rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this book about mixed race and socio economics, written on a personal level. The narrator was never particularly insightful, but let interesting things happen to her. The most compelling plot point was the time in Africa. I had just re-read Poisonwood Bible by Kingsolver, which touch on some of the same points of 'helping' the needy Africans, without seeing the simplicity and dignity with which the natives live. Zadie Smith tells a good story, although I can't be sure of her point. It might be that life gets in the way while you pursue your dreams, and if you don't have dreams then you don't have even that anchor in the storm.