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Pride and Prejudice gets remixed in this smart, funny, gorgeous retelling of the classic, starring all characters of color, from Ibi Zoboi, National Book Award finalist and author of American Street.
Zuri Benitez has pride. Brooklyn pride, family pride, and pride in her Afro-Latino roots. But pride might not be enough to save her rapidly gentrifying neighborhood from becomi ...more
Zuri Benitez has pride. Brooklyn pride, family pride, and pride in her Afro-Latino roots. But pride might not be enough to save her rapidly gentrifying neighborhood from becomi ...more
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It's a truth universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood, where it's a little bit broken and a little bit forgotten, the first thing they want to do is clean it up.
3½ stars.
This was so much better than I was expecting, honestly. Pride and Prejudice is full of Austen's trademark wit and social criticism, but most "retellings" I encounter seem to reduce the story to "girl meets guy; guy is a dick; they get together anyway", which I guess is a very oversimplified way of ...more
This was a super quick listen and it was really enjoyable too! I loved how it was a retelling, and a really thoughtful one at that. It wasn't just the story placed wherever, everything served a purpose and I loved that. This truly is a pride and prejudice remix that you should try out!
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Very much enjoyed this novel! Review to come.
This gave me SO MANY Lizzie Bennett Diaries feels and I LOVED IT SO MUCH?
So here's the thing. I was so so excited about PRIDE. I loved the idea of this modernized retelling (I love the idea of any retelling, really, they just so rarely live up to the hype), I loved that this was an #ownvoices story, and also hello look at that amazing cover, I loved that, too. It's stunning, gorgeous, so so great. And so much of the story itself worked for me.. while so much of it didn't.
Straight out of the gate I have to say that I think this was the best contemporary/realized versi ...more
Straight out of the gate I have to say that I think this was the best contemporary/realized versi ...more
2.5 stars. I didn’t love it or hate it. I did read it in one day so it is a very quick read, especially if you are a P&P fan and notice some of the beats. But this reimagining felt a bit two dimensional and simple in a lot of ways. I liked the modern take, but it seems like it had a lot to say and a lot of characters, but not enough time to explore either.
Dec 26, 2018
Kayla Dawn
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I don't feel like it's fair of me to rate this book.
I don't even know why the hell I wanted to read this.... I HATE LOVE STORIES
So uh I'm pretty sure this is good if you're into that.
I'm not, so I did not have a good time lmao ...more
I don't even know why the hell I wanted to read this.... I HATE LOVE STORIES
So uh I'm pretty sure this is good if you're into that.
I'm not, so I did not have a good time lmao ...more
I wanted to like this because I love the idea of a fresh, modern take on Pride & Prejudice, especially one that incorporates diversity. But the story fell flat in many ways: the writing told instead of showed, the pacing was too fast and missed all the important beats of the original P&P, and the feelings that the characters had for each other (both hate and love) made no sense. The book could have explored so many themes on class, culture, gentrification, etc. but barely touched upon any of tho
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DNF at 22%
I think I'm being over critical here. But honestly, I really wished Zuri would have just gotten off her high horse. She never gave the Darcy’s a chance and to be honest it's all because they don’t look or act like boys where she’s from.
Which brings me to my main reason why I had to stop reading. I get it, she lived in the hood. Did that have to be repeated so many times throughout the book? Every other page was about something “in the hood”. So she lives in a lesser area. Nobody talks ...more
I think I'm being over critical here. But honestly, I really wished Zuri would have just gotten off her high horse. She never gave the Darcy’s a chance and to be honest it's all because they don’t look or act like boys where she’s from.
Which brings me to my main reason why I had to stop reading. I get it, she lived in the hood. Did that have to be repeated so many times throughout the book? Every other page was about something “in the hood”. So she lives in a lesser area. Nobody talks ...more
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Zuri Benitez, along with her wild and crazy family, have lived in Brooklyn all her life.
IT’S A TRUTH universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood...the first thing they want to do is clean it up.
Sure her neighborhood is a little run down, a little worn...but it's her home. And nothing would ever change i ...more
It occurs to me that I've read more Pride & Prejudice retellings but never...the...original. 😂But I really liked this version of it! So much love and cultural pride here; it also balanced that P&P theme of being overlooked and dismissed vs being judgemental and dismissive yourself to others. Pointing out flaws and being flawed. And Zuri was besssst. To be honest, I still don't understand why she gave Darius Darcy the time of day but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ apparently he was worth it. Honestly, it was a tight
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4 stars!
“IT’S A TRUTH universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood, where it’s a little bit broken and a little bit forgotten, the first thing they want to do is clean it up. But it’s not just the junky stuff they’ll get rid of. People can be thrown away too, like last night’s trash left out on sidewalks or pushed to the edge of wherever all broken things go. What those rich people don’t always know is that broken and forgotten neighborhoods were first built out of love. ...more
“IT’S A TRUTH universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood, where it’s a little bit broken and a little bit forgotten, the first thing they want to do is clean it up. But it’s not just the junky stuff they’ll get rid of. People can be thrown away too, like last night’s trash left out on sidewalks or pushed to the edge of wherever all broken things go. What those rich people don’t always know is that broken and forgotten neighborhoods were first built out of love. ...more
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3.5 Stars
Another Pride & Prejudice retelling. When will I get enough of these?????
Yep. That’s about right.
This time around it’s a YA version – set in Bushwick Brooklyn, featuring the Haitian-Dominican Benitez sisters and the Darcy brothers who just moved into a mini-mansion across the street . . . .
“Who are they?
“Rappers and ballers!”
This was a great little upcycle of my old fave. Age appropriate for the teenage audience it is ...more
3.5 Stars
Another Pride & Prejudice retelling. When will I get enough of these?????
Yep. That’s about right.
This time around it’s a YA version – set in Bushwick Brooklyn, featuring the Haitian-Dominican Benitez sisters and the Darcy brothers who just moved into a mini-mansion across the street . . . .
“Who are they?
“Rappers and ballers!”
This was a great little upcycle of my old fave. Age appropriate for the teenage audience it is ...more
“i have always thought of bushwick as home, but in that moment, i realize that home is where people i love are, wherever that is.”
first and foremost, i have never read pride and prejudice, so my thoughts are strictly based on this novel and not how well it has been adapted/ retold from a different perspective. i very roughly know what it kind of is about, but that’s really it.
the aspect that i absolutely loved the most were zuri’s poems scattered throughout the story that expressed her thought ...more
first and foremost, i have never read pride and prejudice, so my thoughts are strictly based on this novel and not how well it has been adapted/ retold from a different perspective. i very roughly know what it kind of is about, but that’s really it.
the aspect that i absolutely loved the most were zuri’s poems scattered throughout the story that expressed her thought ...more
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As a retelling...
I loved that this was a diverse retelling of Pride and Prejudice. And in my opinion, Zoboi picked the perfect setting to retell this story. The Bennets become the Benitezes, who host block parties and have a lovely little community, while Darcy and Bingley become the rich brothers Darcy, who are threatening to completely change the landscape of Zuri's hood. I loved how Zoboi used that premise to retell the Pride and Prejudic ...more
As a retelling...
I loved that this was a diverse retelling of Pride and Prejudice. And in my opinion, Zoboi picked the perfect setting to retell this story. The Bennets become the Benitezes, who host block parties and have a lovely little community, while Darcy and Bingley become the rich brothers Darcy, who are threatening to completely change the landscape of Zuri's hood. I loved how Zoboi used that premise to retell the Pride and Prejudic ...more
This book...
I wanted to love this book more than I did. I love Pride and Prejudice and I was extremely excited to see that Ibi Zoboi made the decision to remix the novel and set it against the backdrop of Brooklyn and address issues like gentrification. It had so much potential; however, there were two big technical issues with this book that made it fall short.
One of the redeeming qualities of this book was the audiobook experience. It's narrated by Elizabeth Acevedo who does an extremely bril ...more
I wanted to love this book more than I did. I love Pride and Prejudice and I was extremely excited to see that Ibi Zoboi made the decision to remix the novel and set it against the backdrop of Brooklyn and address issues like gentrification. It had so much potential; however, there were two big technical issues with this book that made it fall short.
One of the redeeming qualities of this book was the audiobook experience. It's narrated by Elizabeth Acevedo who does an extremely bril ...more
Aug 08, 2019
Erin
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
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< b> Audiobook narrated by Elizabeth Acevedo 6h 08min 18secs.
3.5 stars
Better than I anticipated. A contemporary retelling of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice , Pride is set in contemporary Brooklyn (specifically the neighborhood of Bushwick) and focuses on the dreams of the Benitez family. Our main protagonist, Zuri is a Howard University hopeful with the gift of expressing herself and her culture through slam poetry. Along with her sisters- Janae, Marisol, and the twins-Layla and K ...more
3.5 stars
Better than I anticipated. A contemporary retelling of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice , Pride is set in contemporary Brooklyn (specifically the neighborhood of Bushwick) and focuses on the dreams of the Benitez family. Our main protagonist, Zuri is a Howard University hopeful with the gift of expressing herself and her culture through slam poetry. Along with her sisters- Janae, Marisol, and the twins-Layla and K ...more
I received a copy via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
I am so disappointed. I was so excited to read an adaptation of one of my favourite classics--especially one with Latinx characters because I'm Latina. Though my particular culture was not represented food-wise, I did see that Zoboi used the religion that is practiced in Cuba (aside from Catholicism). A religion that my family is heavily involved with and that I am also a part of.
Before I get to my deep disappointment in how that w ...more
I am so disappointed. I was so excited to read an adaptation of one of my favourite classics--especially one with Latinx characters because I'm Latina. Though my particular culture was not represented food-wise, I did see that Zoboi used the religion that is practiced in Cuba (aside from Catholicism). A religion that my family is heavily involved with and that I am also a part of.
Before I get to my deep disappointment in how that w ...more
"It’s a truth universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood, where it’s a little bit broken and a little bit forgotten, the first thing they want to do is clean it up.”
Pride is one of those books that I’ve hyped myself up for anf was a nervous wreck before reading because I so desperately wanted to love it. I can happily say that I was hooked from the first sentence and I did not want to put this book down. We follow Zuri Benitez as she tries to hold onto the fami ...more
Sooo bummed because this just wasn't for me. I really couldn't connect with the story or the characters and i just didn't like it :(
10/10 for the amazing poetry snippets tho!
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10/10 for the amazing poetry snippets tho!
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Dec 28, 2018
may ❀
rated it
it was ok
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meh,
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library,
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i heard 'pride and prejudice retelling' and 'characters of colour' and my heart was like 5 STAR IT!!! but i take my reviewing career seriously so i couldn't just rate a book i didnt read
Pros
- the fierce pride zuri has for her african-latino heritage
- the fierce love zuri has for her family, especially her older sister
- the storyline follows pride and prejudice pretty closely so it's very easy to see the parallels as well as where the author chose to go original
- i loved the mixed heritage ...more
Pros
- the fierce pride zuri has for her african-latino heritage
- the fierce love zuri has for her family, especially her older sister
- the storyline follows pride and prejudice pretty closely so it's very easy to see the parallels as well as where the author chose to go original
- i loved the mixed heritage ...more
I am always here for Pride and Prejudice retellings
Watch me talk about this more in my January wrap up part 1: https://youtu.be/QH49gc-xJ7I ...more
Watch me talk about this more in my January wrap up part 1: https://youtu.be/QH49gc-xJ7I ...more
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this book. is so freaking good.
this book. is so freaking good.
i swear, no one is more disappointed at myself for not liking this book than i am,,,,,,i had so much hope for this one. but i found myself not liking the main character, zuri, and it just stopped me from liking the story. i liked the end, kinda, it was cute, but it just felt rushed and weird, and i spent more time being angry at zuri and her actions and words than liking the book. so i guess it wasn't for me and that's it. (2.5)
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Ladies and gentleman, I've officially found the worst book of 2018.
(And this is coming from someone who read about a "brother fucker" and a roach infested apartment.
I must also say this was the winner for the most disappointing book of 2018.
I heard about this book back in February from Entertainment Weekly and became obsessed about reading it. There was an incident at Book Con where I almost got a ARC of the book but Black Jesus was looking out for me, trying to warn me.
I finally got a hold of t ...more
(And this is coming from someone who read about a "brother fucker" and a roach infested apartment.
I must also say this was the winner for the most disappointing book of 2018.
I heard about this book back in February from Entertainment Weekly and became obsessed about reading it. There was an incident at Book Con where I almost got a ARC of the book but Black Jesus was looking out for me, trying to warn me.
I finally got a hold of t ...more
Sep 21, 2018
Latanya (Crafty Scribbles)
rated it
it was amazing
Shelves:
black-diaspora,
food-for-the-melaninated-soul,
retellings,
contemporary,
ya,
ownvoices,
women
Honest chat. I've never read Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". Did I lose my writing and reading credentials? Do I stand to continue my bookworm status?
No.
Good.
I've survived over forty years of not reading the story nor watching a film adaptation while thriving on pop-cultural osmosis. In other words, I feigned knowledge of the stories in bits and pieces, and that's fine because a sweet and savory retelling of Austen's tale sprinkled with Oshun's love presented itself to semi-virgin eyes.
Zur ...more
No.
Good.
I've survived over forty years of not reading the story nor watching a film adaptation while thriving on pop-cultural osmosis. In other words, I feigned knowledge of the stories in bits and pieces, and that's fine because a sweet and savory retelling of Austen's tale sprinkled with Oshun's love presented itself to semi-virgin eyes.
Zur ...more
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There’s so much good to say about Ibi Zoboi’s Pride and why it’s such a relevant read for readers living in New York City or any major city for that matter. This is a Pride & Prejudice re-telling of sorts or as Zoboi calls it, a ‘Remix’ 🖤 but at its heart it’s a story about one girls love for her neighborhood and the effects of Gentrification. We meet Zu ...more
Full Spoiler Free review may also be viewed on LAIR OF BOOKS
BUSHWICK BROOKLYN MURAL- Photo Cred
PLOT
There’s so much good to say about Ibi Zoboi’s Pride and why it’s such a relevant read for readers living in New York City or any major city for that matter. This is a Pride & Prejudice re-telling of sorts or as Zoboi calls it, a ‘Remix’ 🖤 but at its heart it’s a story about one girls love for her neighborhood and the effects of Gentrification. We meet Zu ...more
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Expected Pub Date: September 18th 2018
I received a copy from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Five Stars!!
Before I finally write this review of this wonderful book before it comes out ( while juggling my memory since it's been four months since I read it while being sick)I have a confession to make.
Confession : I have never read Pride and Prejudice. I have been meaning too cause I have like this nice ...more
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You can also read it on my blog!
Expected Pub Date: September 18th 2018
I received a copy from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Five Stars!!
Before I finally write this review of this wonderful book before it comes out ( while juggling my memory since it's been four months since I read it while being sick)I have a confession to make.
Confession : I have never read Pride and Prejudice. I have been meaning too cause I have like this nice ...more
“What those rich people don’t always know is that broken and forgotten neighborhoods were first built out of love.”
An interesting remix of Pride & Prejudice. Zoboi plays freely with the classic, and while I enjoyed the New York setting and the theme of pride, the romance and the characters stayed flat and prejudiced.
First the positive things: Lizzie or Zuri’s story takes place in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Thanks to the vibrant atmosphere of the neighborhood, with its street barbeques and local r ...more
An interesting remix of Pride & Prejudice. Zoboi plays freely with the classic, and while I enjoyed the New York setting and the theme of pride, the romance and the characters stayed flat and prejudiced.
First the positive things: Lizzie or Zuri’s story takes place in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Thanks to the vibrant atmosphere of the neighborhood, with its street barbeques and local r ...more
Mar 18, 2019
Gretchen Rubin
added it
A wonderful re-telling of Pride and Prejudice, set in Bushwick. "It is a truth universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood, where it's a little bit broken and a little bit forgotten, the first thing they want to do is clean it up."
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“IT’S A TRUTH universally acknowledged that when rich people move into the hood, where it’s a little bit broken and a little bit forgotten, the first thing they want to do is clean it up. But it’s not just the junky stuff they’ll get rid of. People can be thrown away too, like last night’s trash left out on sidewalks or pushed to the edge of wherever all broken things go. What those rich people don’t always know is that broken and forgotten neighborhoods were first built out of love.”
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“We’re not gonna throw away the past as if it meant nothing. See? That’s what happens to whole neighborhoods. We built something, it was messy, but we’re not gonna throw it away.”
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