Swing Time

LONGLISTED for the Man Booker Prize 2017

(Author) Zadie Smith
Format: Paperback
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Two girls dream of being dancers - but only one, Tracey, has talent. The other has ideas: about rhythm and time, about black bodies and black music, what constitutes a tribe, or makes a person truly free. It's a close but complicated childhood friendship that ends abruptly in their early twenties, never to be revisited, but never quite forgotten, either. A story about friendship and music and stubborn roots, about how we are shaped by these things and how we can survive them

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780141036601
Publish year:
2017
Publish date:
July 6, 2017

Zadie Smith

Zadie Smith is a British author known for her insightful exploration of race, identity, and culture. Her most notable works include "White Teeth," "On Beauty," and "Swing Time." Smith's writing style is characterized by sharp wit, keen observation, and complex characters that reflect the complexities of modern society. She has made significant contributions to contemporary literature by challenging conventional narratives and pushing boundaries in terms of form and content. "White Teeth," her debut novel, is widely regarded as a modern classic and showcases Smith's talent for blending humor, social commentary, and poignant storytelling. Smith's impact on the literary genre can be seen in her ability to capture the nuances of human experience and provoke thought on important social issues.

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