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Contemporary Fiction

Swing Time

Zadie Smith
1 min read·eng. Swing Time · 2016
Summary by the Litseller editorial team.·Date of publication: 2 February 2025·Updated: 14 November 2026
Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book explores themes of race, class, and identity through the friendship of two girls growing up in London.
  • One of the central elements of the plot is dance, which serves as a metaphor for social and cultural differences.
  • The novel touches on issues of globalization and cultural exchange when one of the protagonists travels to West Africa.
  • Zadie Smith uses a complex narrative structure, shifting between different time periods and locations.
  • The book received positive reviews for its deep analysis of social issues and masterful command of language.
Swing Time
Date of publication: 2 February 2025
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Author: 
Zadie Smith
Original title: eng. Swing Time · 2016
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