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ftmemobrew89's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Classism, Misogyny, and Racism
Minor: Racial slurs
ashleyreads88's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Pride was a classic enemy to friends to lovers story, and I loved it. Another thing that I loved was how the dynamics of the two families were highlighted and how they were one of the main focuses of the story. I also loved Zuri, how she grew as a character, how her relationship with Darius developed, and how as they went from enemies to friends to lovers they learned and any previous misconceptions about each other were resolved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Racism, and Death
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, and Racial slurs
gwynn0715's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Alcohol and Classism
Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, and Death
saurahsaurus's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Grief, Sexual harassment, Death, Violence, Alcohol, and Racism
Minor: Colonisation and Racial slurs
theespressoedition's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was super quick-paced and easy to read in a day.
I primarily picked it up because I was excited that Elizabeth Acevedo was the narrator. I love her books and was interested to see what this story sounded like with her voice. Honestly? It almost sounded like it could've been one of her books. There was even poetry between the chapters!
What I found a little strange was how loose this retelling was. I think I had expected it to be much more like P&P than it was. If no one had told me the name or the plot, I never ever would've associated it with the classic Austen novel. That bummed me out a little bit if I'm honest. I'm not a huge Austen fan and I was kind of hoping this would actually pique my interest in the original story.
I really enjoyed the beginning of the book: getting to know the characters, the vibe of their city, the dynamic between the people in the neighborhood, etc. However, the ending wasn't my cup of tea. I think I wanted a little more hope closure on some of the topics, but I did like the hopefulness that was there, especially after the intense emotions of the second half.
My very favorite part was the poetry. I know I touched on that already, but it really was excellent, and there's nothing quite like listening to Elizabeth Acevedo read poems. It made me want to go back and reread The Poet X again.
I primarily picked it up because I was excited that Elizabeth Acevedo was the narrator. I love her books and was interested to see what this story sounded like with her voice. Honestly? It almost sounded like it could've been one of her books. There was even poetry between the chapters!
What I found a little strange was how loose this retelling was. I think I had expected it to be much more like P&P than it was. If no one had told me the name or the plot, I never ever would've associated it with the classic Austen novel. That bummed me out a little bit if I'm honest. I'm not a huge Austen fan and I was kind of hoping this would actually pique my interest in the original story.
I really enjoyed the beginning of the book: getting to know the characters, the vibe of their city, the dynamic between the people in the neighborhood, etc. However, the ending wasn't my cup of tea. I think I wanted a little more hope closure on some of the topics, but I did like the hopefulness that was there, especially after the intense emotions of the second half.
My very favorite part was the poetry. I know I touched on that already, but it really was excellent, and there's nothing quite like listening to Elizabeth Acevedo read poems. It made me want to go back and reread The Poet X again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Classism, Racial slurs, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Toxic relationship
escapismforlife's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a quick and loveable retelling. One about what a neighborhood can mean for people. But also what a change can mean for the evolution of a young female like Zuri, the main character.
I'm glad Pride was the first book I read by Ibi Zoboi. It was such a valid message on how new people who move in can evolve and have more depth and nuances than meet the eye. Like Janae, Zuri's older sister and Darius Darcy the love interest.
This story wrapped everything up nicely in a way that pointedly makes it clear life continues. The conclusion made me smile. It was definitely worth picking up even not having read the classic. But it missed depth and emotion when it came to the relationships.
I'm glad Pride was the first book I read by Ibi Zoboi. It was such a valid message on how new people who move in can evolve and have more depth and nuances than meet the eye. Like Janae, Zuri's older sister and Darius Darcy the love interest.
This story wrapped everything up nicely in a way that pointedly makes it clear life continues. The conclusion made me smile. It was definitely worth picking up even not having read the classic. But it missed depth and emotion when it came to the relationships.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Grief, Classism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Violence and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual harassment
amandalorianxo's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I really enjoyed this retelling of Pride and Prejudice. It’s definitely leaning towards the ya side of the novel world but that doesn’t take away from the fictional lives of Zuri and Darius. Zuri is supposed to embody Elizabeth and Darius is Mr. Darcy. I cherished the family moments a lot with the Benitez sisters and the author did a great job at developing each of the sisters as their own person. I do wish the chapters were longer because I think it stifled a little bit some of the voices I was just getting to know, that’s my only pressing concern.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
zombiezami's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is my second time reading a retelling of Pride and Prejudice. The first time was with Ayesha At Last, but I like this book better. I actually still haven't read the original, and this book inspired me to do so. I liked that it was short and sweet. I loved the poetry interspersed throughout, and it was great that Elizabeth Acevedo was the narrator. Although the narrative was compelling, and I could really tell that the protagonist Zuri loved her community, a lot of the characters still felt flat. It was a bit annoying that Zuri was on Darius' case so much before he even said a word to her. I'm sure that's an homage to the original, but still, it was like, "Girl, can you let him live? It's not like he decided to come from a well off family to spite you."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Racism, Bullying, Vomit, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Racial slurs, Drug use, and Gun violence
Gentrificationunwise_samwise's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Bullying, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual violence and Blood
Minor: Sexual harassment, Racial slurs, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Adult/minor relationship
lainiereads's review
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I have mixed feelings about this book.
The parts of the story that focused on racism, identity, and gentrification were where this book shined. I cannot speak on the accuracy of the portrayal, as I am white and have no knowledge on the subject, but Ibi Zoboi seemed to be writing from the heart and the messages she sent are important ones.
It is the Pride and Prejudice aspect of this book that lost me. Initially, this seemed like it was going to be a great retelling. Zuri and her family had the craziness of the Bennets, with some added love that I really enjoyed. The issues begin when Zuri and Darius (aka Elizabeth and Darcy) start to like each other. Initially, it was good, they had that mix of hatred and flirting, which is great. But when the relationship started to get deeper? It just didn't make sense!
First, when Zuri meets the Lady Catherine equivalent, she is treated like absolute garbage by her. And do you know what Darius did? Nothing. He did nothing to help her! And then he gets mad at her for being saying his family was rude? But, she just forgives him and moves on, which just didn't make sense!
Then, when Zuri learned that Darius broke up Janae and the Bingley character (whose name I have already forgotten), she was mad about it, but then just immediately forgave him??? Like, she learned about what really happened between Darius and Warren (aka Wickham) and then forgives Darius and goes out with him again??? Without addressing the Janae situation at all after that. In the original, Elizabeth liked Darcy more after his letter, but she still thought he was rude for what he did. She didn't fully forgive him until the whole "paying Wickham to marry Lydia" thing. It's a small detail, but it just really made me confused about Zuri's character. Her sister is her whole world, but she immediately forgave the man who ruined her happiness? Why?
This same situation happens again and again throughout the book, so the romance aspect didn't really work for me. I liked Zuri but I didn't have much of a reason to care about Darius. If the P&P part of the story was taken out, I think I would've actually enjoyed it. But that whole aspect just didn't make sense.
The parts of the story that focused on racism, identity, and gentrification were where this book shined. I cannot speak on the accuracy of the portrayal, as I am white and have no knowledge on the subject, but Ibi Zoboi seemed to be writing from the heart and the messages she sent are important ones.
It is the Pride and Prejudice aspect of this book that lost me. Initially, this seemed like it was going to be a great retelling. Zuri and her family had the craziness of the Bennets, with some added love that I really enjoyed. The issues begin when Zuri and Darius (aka Elizabeth and Darcy) start to like each other. Initially, it was good, they had that mix of hatred and flirting, which is great. But when the relationship started to get deeper? It just didn't make sense!
First, when Zuri meets the Lady Catherine equivalent, she is treated like absolute garbage by her. And do you know what Darius did? Nothing. He did nothing to help her! And then he gets mad at her for being saying his family was rude? But, she just forgives him and moves on, which just didn't make sense!
Then, when Zuri learned that Darius broke up Janae and the Bingley character (whose name I have already forgotten), she was mad about it, but then just immediately forgave him??? Like, she learned about what really happened between Darius and Warren (aka Wickham) and then forgives Darius and goes out with him again??? Without addressing the Janae situation at all after that. In the original, Elizabeth liked Darcy more after his letter, but she still thought he was rude for what he did. She didn't fully forgive him until the whole "paying Wickham to marry Lydia" thing. It's a small detail, but it just really made me confused about Zuri's character. Her sister is her whole world, but she immediately forgave the man who ruined her happiness? Why?
This same situation happens again and again throughout the book, so the romance aspect didn't really work for me. I liked Zuri but I didn't have much of a reason to care about Darius. If the P&P part of the story was taken out, I think I would've actually enjoyed it. But that whole aspect just didn't make sense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Death, Grief, Racial slurs, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual harassment and Violence