NW

Esquire's 80 Books Every Person Should Read (80 books items)

"Whenever Smith writes London, I forget time and place. That is no different in NW, an ambitious and audacious novel about four people as they grow up beyond the confines of the council estate where they were raised. It's thrilling to see how fearless Smith is, taking all kinds of narrative risks throughout while also telling an unforgettable story about identity."