A review by escapismforlife
Pride by Ibi Zoboi

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. 
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