Swing Time

An ambitious novel that spans from North West London to West Africa, this story follows two childhood friends—one with talent, the other with ideas—whose lives take divergent paths as they navigate dance, identity, and the complexities of race and class. As one reaches the stage while the other witnesses the world from behind the scenes, their stories intertwine with themes of diaspora, history, and social inequality. Praised for its vivid characterizations and cultural insights, the book explores how the past and present are rhythmically connected through personal and collective histories.