Swing Time – Zadie Smith

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Swing Time by Zadie Smith is a vibrant and thought-provoking novel that traces the lives of two brown girls who dream of becoming dancers. While Tracey has the physical talent, the unnamed narrator has a deep intellectual and emotional curiosity about race, identity, and freedom. Set between northwest London and West Africa, this moving story explores the complexities of friendship, ambition, and cultural heritage. With her signature wit and insight, Smith examines how we’re shaped by our pasts and the people we once called friends.