The acclaimed debut from a bestselling author This is the book that made Zadie Smith – a writer loved all over the world. Epic in scope and praised by readers and critics alike, it appears on "Time" magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels of all time. The novel follows the fortunes of three immigrant families, and is full of love, complicated family relationships and questions about identity in the modern world, all set against the backdrop of vibrant, fascinating, multicultural London. An extraordinary talent, evident from the very first pages. "Guardian" Funny, intelligent, wildly good reading. "Independent" A novel with bite. Salman Rushdie