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White Teeth
Book • 2000
White Teeth is Zadie Smith's debut novel, published in 2000.
The book focuses on the later lives of two wartime friends—the Bangladeshi Samad Iqbal and the Englishman Archie Jones—and their families in London.
It spans over 50 years, detailing the trials and tribulations of their families and exploring Britain's relationship with immigrants from the British Commonwealth.
The novel addresses themes of identity, race, and the complexities of multiculturalism, and it is known for its vivid characters, humor, and strong narrative structure.
The book focuses on the later lives of two wartime friends—the Bangladeshi Samad Iqbal and the Englishman Archie Jones—and their families in London.
It spans over 50 years, detailing the trials and tribulations of their families and exploring Britain's relationship with immigrants from the British Commonwealth.
The novel addresses themes of identity, race, and the complexities of multiculturalism, and it is known for its vivid characters, humor, and strong narrative structure.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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Michael Malice , referencing its theme of perceptions about teeth whiteness between different races.
Michael Malice , referencing its theme of perceptions about teeth whiteness between different races.
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Melissa Chen - Episode #347
Mentioned by Zadie Smith in the context of her own writing career and the year she published her first novel.
Fashion Neurosis with Zadie Smith
Mentioned as the first novel 
Lisa Lucas encountered with diverse characters, reflecting her upbringing.
Lisa Lucas encountered with diverse characters, reflecting her upbringing.
The Sunday Read: ‘Inside the Push to Diversify the Book Business’
Mentioned by Tom Gatti as another author whose work was published around the same time as 'Never Let Me Go'.
Why we can't let go of Never Let Me Go
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Ezra Klein as a book similar to The Satanic Verses, but with the causality going the other way.
Ezra Klein as a book similar to The Satanic Verses, but with the causality going the other way.
Best Of: Salman Rushdie Is Not Who You Think He Is
Mentioned by Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang in a discussion about Zadie Smith's absence from the Iconic 400.
"A Dárqueness But A Charm" (w/ Matt & Bowen)
