A review by thebakerbookworm
Pride by Ibi Zoboi

funny lighthearted 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

4.0

This was such a cute retelling of Pride & Prejudice! I've read some modern retellings of P&P that I honestly hated, so I'm always a little anxious going into one. But this one managed to be unique enough to be interesting, while still carrying the recognizable plot of P&P and doing justice to Jane Austen's characters and her witty writing style.

The audiobook, narrated by Elizabeth Acevedo, was excellent, and I highly recommend that route. Our main character, Zuri, is a poet, and listening to her poems that are sprinkled throughout was really powerful. Zuri, much like Lizzy Bennet, is a lovable main character, easy to root for even as you see the mistakes she's making. I loved her relationships with her sisters and with her community. This story really explores issues of race and class in an easily accessible way, and the characters have some great and important conversations.

This book is so much more than a romance story, and honestly, I think the romance aspect was the weakest part. Some of those hate-to-love feelings weren't as parsed out as I would have liked. But if you're looking for a short P&P modern retelling that delves into some deeper issues, this is the book for you.
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