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.
Date of publication: 2 February 2025
Updated: 13 November 2026
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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