The Autograph Man
 

The Autograph Man (Vintage International)

by Zadie Smith

Alex-Li Tandem sells autographs. His business is to hunt for names on paper, collect them, sell them, and occasionally fake them—all to give the people what they want: a little piece of Fame. But what does Alex want? Only the return of his father, the end of religion, something for his headache, three different girls, infinite grace, and the rare autograph of forties movie actress Kitty... (read more)

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Lusus Naturae
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Brilliant, I loved it. I find Zadie Smith's characters to be fascinating and wholely real. I love the elusive actress and still mean to look her up to see if it's based on truth.

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Cupcake V
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in the interest of full disclosure, i didn't finish this book. I was so disapointed and BORED with it I just had to abandon it. Which is sad, because i LOVED her first book.

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