The Accidental by Ali Smith

Published on February 20, 2026
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Few novels divide opinion as distinctly as Ali Smith’s The Accidental. For some, its fragmented structure and shifting viewpoints proved alienating. For others, these very qualities showcased Smith’s remarkable control of voice and form, as she orchestrates multiple third-person perspectives into a daring and intricate narrative. It is a novel that invites and perhaps even demands an active reader.
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