At 82 pages this could be read in one sitting - a truly slender read but bursting with rich writing.Įach essay takes the reader on a short philosophical journey be it downtown New York, an encounter at the bus stop or musings over youthfulness and its healthy optimism.
Smith presents her ‘Intimations’ with artistic precision and gives this slim collection reams of book club discussion and pause for individual thought as well as a chance to get closer to the author. So short it’s definitely a +1 read for book clubs but one that will have you talking in new unexplored discussion about the creative process, the shared experiences of the pandemic and new found liberties of ‘locked up’ time.
'Intimations: Six Essays' by the celebrated author Zadie Smith is our Wild Card read - a read for every book club.Īs a short compilation of six essays Smith’s ‘Intimations’ provides a thought provoking and personal perspective on the early days of the pandemic.
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