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Ali smith is also a patron of the visual verse online anthology and her piece untitled, written in response to an image by artist rupert jessop, appears in the november 2014 edition. A novel by ali smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Get an ad free experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit. Jun 11, 2005 the accidental by ali smith 306pp, hamish hamilton.
The accidental isbn 9780307279750 pdf epub ali smith ebook. This third novel, her second to be shortlisted for the booker prize, reveals its hand slowly as it switches among alhambra, a recurrent character, and the separate trajectories of the smart family, on holiday. Smiths narrative freedom and exhilarating facility with language propel the novel to its startling, wonderfully enigmatic conclusion. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
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