Description
This novel follows the complex, decades-long friendship between two brown girls from northwest London, one a gifted dancer and the other an aspiring choreographer with a keen eye for rhythm and culture. Their bond, forged in childhood dreams of artistic success, fractures in their early twenties but continues to echo through their lives, shaping their identities and choices. Spanning continents from London to West Africa, the story explores themes of race, music, ambition, and the enduring power of formative relationships. Zadie Smith's signature vibrant prose and sharp social commentary bring to life a dazzlingly energetic and deeply human exploration of how we are made and how we endure.
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paperback
Hamish Hamilton
Published Nov 1, 2016
464 pages
ISBN: 9780241144152
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First Published
2016
Language
eng
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