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sunlit_music's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Honest, open, raw, and vibrant, Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Remix is a special story not to miss. Zuri is warm, spunky, tough, loving and fearless - a true modern day Lizzie Bennett, while Darius Darcy is reserved, intelligent and quiet, a teen Fitzwilliam Darcy.
Ibi Zoboi puts a modern twist on a classic tale and adds depth, humour, insightful thoughts on classism and racism in modern day America.
The main leads are likeable and deep, while side characters such as Madrina, Zuri's parents (her Mama and Papi) shine with love, liveliness, and wisdom. Zuri's sisters are fun and hilarious, and Darius' brother Ainsley is charming and kind.
Zuri's poems in the book are filled with sincerity and passion - she loves her neighbourhood, she's not ashamed to be from Bushwick, and she's openly proud of her Haitian and Dominican heritage. Reading about her pride in her different cultures, her cuisine, music, dancing, religion, and people is beautiful to see.
Her neighbourhood in Bushwick isn't perfect, but it's filled with community, love and support - people constantly visiting each other, checking on one another, celebrating, having parties, taking care of their neighbours. It's one of the best things about this book that I truly love.
I also like how characters are shown to have more depth and kindness than I first thought. Darius is much kinder than he seems, and Warren isn't as nice as he appears. Carrie also turns out to have a decent side in the end, looking out for Layla - one of Zuri's younger sisters - when Warren hits on Layla.
Both Darius and Zuri unlearn prejudices about each other, and Zuri and her family also deal with grief andthe death of a loved family friend, as well as moving to a new neighbourhood when their landlord raises the rent.
Another highlight is watching Zuri and her sister Janae blossom and shine with happiness when they visit their dream universities. They have goals of going to college and supporting their families, and it's truly delightful watching their parents and sisters support them in this.
This story is filled with positivity and love, and worth looking out for. Definitely one of the best YA books out there. :)
Ibi Zoboi puts a modern twist on a classic tale and adds depth, humour, insightful thoughts on classism and racism in modern day America.
The main leads are likeable and deep, while side characters such as Madrina, Zuri's parents (her Mama and Papi) shine with love, liveliness, and wisdom. Zuri's sisters are fun and hilarious, and Darius' brother Ainsley is charming and kind.
Zuri's poems in the book are filled with sincerity and passion - she loves her neighbourhood, she's not ashamed to be from Bushwick, and she's openly proud of her Haitian and Dominican heritage. Reading about her pride in her different cultures, her cuisine, music, dancing, religion, and people is beautiful to see.
Her neighbourhood in Bushwick isn't perfect, but it's filled with community, love and support - people constantly visiting each other, checking on one another, celebrating, having parties, taking care of their neighbours. It's one of the best things about this book that I truly love.
I also like how characters are shown to have more depth and kindness than I first thought. Darius is much kinder than he seems, and Warren isn't as nice as he appears. Carrie also turns out to have a decent side in the end, looking out for Layla - one of Zuri's younger sisters - when Warren hits on Layla.
Both Darius and Zuri unlearn prejudices about each other, and Zuri and her family also deal with grief and
Another highlight is watching Zuri and her sister Janae blossom and shine with happiness when they visit their dream universities. They have goals of going to college and supporting their families, and it's truly delightful watching their parents and sisters support them in this.
This story is filled with positivity and love, and worth looking out for. Definitely one of the best YA books out there. :)
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Grief, and Classism
maple_dove's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Racism, Death, and Classism
Moderate: Alcohol and Grief
Minor: Violence
Underage drinking (moderate), Gentrification (graphic), Police tension (moderate--but brief)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
karareads100's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
Warning: the book will make you bang your head on a wall
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Sexual harassment, and Death
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
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
Gentrificationlainiereads'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
ambi_reads's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
If you love:
1. Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice
2. Enemies to Love
3. Strong Familial Relationships
4. Miscommunication and Misjudgements
5. YA preparing to enter university
6. Trying to find a place in the world
7. Poetry or Spoken Word
Then Pride is the book for you.
This is a really quick, contemporary, romance that also deals with so many topics pertinent to today's society. Some things I learnt from the book are as follows:
1. Just because someone may seem better off than you, does not mean you should disrespect them. They worked really hard for what they have (in most cases anyways).
2. Even people of your own race, can feel displaced by their own people.
3. There's nothing more special than a daddy-daughter relationship.
4. There's more to the world than what you know Go explore it through books or even travelling (once covid is over ofc).
5. The spiritual realm is an amazing plane that once you have experienced it, you can never look at life the same way again.
I don't think I can put in a countable number of words the number of things this book cemented and taught me. If you liked any of the above points, do read this one!
PS. Elizabeth Acevedo helped with the poetry aspects oft his book which made it even more precious for me as I love her works!
1. Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice
2. Enemies to Love
3. Strong Familial Relationships
4. Miscommunication and Misjudgements
5. YA preparing to enter university
6. Trying to find a place in the world
7. Poetry or Spoken Word
Then Pride is the book for you.
This is a really quick, contemporary, romance that also deals with so many topics pertinent to today's society. Some things I learnt from the book are as follows:
1. Just because someone may seem better off than you, does not mean you should disrespect them. They worked really hard for what they have (in most cases anyways).
2. Even people of your own race, can feel displaced by their own people.
3. There's nothing more special than a daddy-daughter relationship.
4. There's more to the world than what you know Go explore it through books or even travelling (once covid is over ofc).
5. The spiritual realm is an amazing plane that once you have experienced it, you can never look at life the same way again.
I don't think I can put in a countable number of words the number of things this book cemented and taught me. If you liked any of the above points, do read this one!
PS. Elizabeth Acevedo helped with the poetry aspects oft his book which made it even more precious for me as I love her works!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Grief, Racism, and Sexual violence
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