Swing Time is an exquisitely written novel that follows the lives of two girls who meet in a West London dance class. The book has been highly praised by critics, with some calling it "breathtaking" and "pitch-perfect." It tells the story of Tracey and the narrator, both of whom dream of becoming dancers, but only one has true talent. Their complex friendship lasts until their early twenties when they go their separate ways, never to be revisited again.
The novel is set in both north west London and West Africa, and it explores themes of music, identity, race, and class. It is a captivating read that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. Swing Time has been shortlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Awards 2017 and is considered one of Zadie Smith's most ambitious works yet.