A review by armontheroad
Pride by Ibi Zoboi

funny reflective 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

5.0

This afro-latine retelling of Pride & Prejudice is by far the best retelling you will ever read!! Ibi Zoboi perfectly translates the classic story into an unforgettable modern setting. While still keeping the original themes in P&P; Zoboi adds discussions on gentrification and cultural/racial identity to ensure it is its own thing. PRIDE is beautifully authentic! I was worried the story wouldn’t translate well to a Young Adult setting. However, I have never been happier to be wrong. Each character manages to captivate the essence from the original material while still maintaining to feel fresh and unique. This novel is downright hilarious! My only qualm is that I do not think it is realistic to have a modern retelling without adding in at least one queer character! As an intersectional reader, I’m constantly looking for intersectionality in media. Otherwise, PRIDE is perfect!

TWs/CWs: death

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