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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
Gentrification
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