Summary - Swing Time: Based On The Book By Zadie Smith

SUMMARY

SWING TIME

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ZADIE SMITH

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

Early Days and Parallel Paths

Dreams of Dance and Social Experiments

Navigating Race and Identity

The Allure of Aimee and a Glimpse into the Future

Middle Passage and Moral Reckoning

Cultural Collisions and Shifting Perspectives

Community and Conflict

The Academy and Unraveling Truths

Judgement and Duty

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Swing Time, by Zadie Smith, explores the intricate relationship between two young women, the narrator and Tracey, as they navigate themes of friendship, race, class, and identity. Their bond, formed in childhood dance classes, is tested by societal pressures, personal ambitions, and differing perspectives. The narrator grapples with her intellectual pursuits and feels pressure to leave dancing behind, while Tracey pursues her dreams of becoming a dancer, fueled by her father's promises. The story delves into their complex connection, marked by both admiration and resentment, as they confront the challenges of social mobility and the search for self-discovery.

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Release date

Audiobook: 11 March 2025