Zadie Smith wrote Intimations in 2020 amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic. The book reflects on the unprecedented times and offers Smith’s reflections on various aspects of life during this period.
The essays in “Intimations” touches on the impact of the pandemic, racial injustice, social inequality, and the role of art in times of crisis; she explores the ways in which the pandemic has exposed and exacerbated existing societal issues, prompting deeper reflections on our shared humanity and the interconnectedness of our lives.
I find myself returning to this collection often.