Standalone novel · 2000
White Teeth
Archie Jones, an Englishman, and Samad Iqbal, a Bangladeshi Muslim, became friends in the Second World War. Their families’ lives in north London intertwine over the following decades.
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Book facts
- Author
- Zadie Smith
- Series
- Standalone
- Published
- 2000
- Setting
- Set in London
- Characters charted
- 4
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in White Teeth
4 recurring or key characters from Zadie Smith’s chart. Introduces Archie Jones, Samad Iqbal, Irie Jones and Millat Iqbal.
Lead 2
- Archie JonesFirst appearanceHapless Englishman
- Samad IqbalFirst appearanceBangladeshi waiter
Major 2
- Irie JonesFirst appearanceArchie's daughter
- Millat IqbalFirst appearanceSamad's rebellious son