“Now, how do the young prepare to meet the old? The same way the old prepare to meet the young: with a little condescension; with low expectation of the other’s rationality; with the knowledge that the other will find what they say hard to understand, that it will go beyond them (not so much over the head as between the legs); and with the feeling that they must arrive with something the other will like, something suitable.”
A satirical and poignant narrative following the lives of two families from different ethnic backgrounds, spanning several decades and illustrating the complexities of cultural integration and individual identity in modern society. more
Zadie Smith is a British novelist known for her distinctive literary style and profound social insights. Her works cover a range of themes including race, class, gender, and identity, and have been widely appreciated by readers. more
“Age had nothing to do with how well my brain worked.”
“What ages you faster, suffering or experience?”
“It surprises many to learn that women don't give up consent when they get married.”