Reflections

Interesting Facts

• The book consists of six essays that Zadie Smith wrote during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The essays in the book address themes related to the author's personal reflections on life in isolation and the social changes brought about by the pandemic.
• Zadie Smith uses her unique writing style to explore both global and personal aspects of the crisis, including issues of race, privilege, and human nature.
• The book was written in a short period and reflects the author's immediate reactions and feelings about the unfolding events.
• Smith views the pandemic as an opportunity to rethink many aspects of life and society, offering deep and often philosophical reflections.