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Swing Time
Book • 2016
Swing Time follows the story of two girls who become friends at a dance class in their childhood, primarily because they are the only two brown girls there.
The narrative focuses on their lives as they grow older, with one continuing to dance professionally and the other becoming the personal assistant of a pop star.
The book explores themes of race, socioeconomic status, education, and personal identity, set against the backdrop of London, New York, and West Africa.
Zadie Smith's writing is characterized by its beautiful syntax and deep, relatable themes, although some critics noted the narrative's non-linear and sometimes disconnected structure.
The narrative focuses on their lives as they grow older, with one continuing to dance professionally and the other becoming the personal assistant of a pop star.
The book explores themes of race, socioeconomic status, education, and personal identity, set against the backdrop of London, New York, and West Africa.
Zadie Smith's writing is characterized by its beautiful syntax and deep, relatable themes, although some critics noted the narrative's non-linear and sometimes disconnected structure.
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