A Review of “Intimations” in 100 Words by Catherine Stover
This book is not for those who like to keep things simple. Zadie Smith is curious, she asks questions, and she zigzags her way through ideas to explore multiple perspectives. Her great talent is to do this while being relatable. She writes, “The final straw came just a few weeks ago, while I was washing up.” While she discusses the history of underfunded public education, we never lose sight of her kitchen sink, or her dishes, or her way of making sense of a complex situation. Reviewers call her writing beautiful and brilliant. I would add enjoyable to this list.
Work Cited:
Smith, Zadie. Intimations. Penguin Books, 2020, p. 3.