Zuri Benitez has pride in herself, her family, and her neighborhood. Although her sisters are delighted that the family that renovated the abandoned building next door has two fine, rich, African American sons, Zuri is not impressed. Their presence is a sign that her neighborhood is gentrifying. Although the older brother, Ainsley is charming, Darius, the younger brother, is judgmental and arrogant. At first, Zuri and Darius can't stand each other, but as they get to know each other better, they discover their first impressions may have been mistaken. With Zuri's neighborhood, family, love interest and future in flux, she must fight hard for her dreams. Ibi Zoboi's fresh adaption of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice will bring a new group of readers to my favorite classic romance story where dislike transforms to love. Zuri is fierce and sassy, and Darius is imperious and arrogant, just like Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. Zoboi cleverly adapts the most important moments of the original book, but the story is so original that you don't need to know of the original to enjoy this novel. Zoboi is brilliant, and I can't wait to see what she creates next. Highly recommended!
Pride by Ibi Zoboi
Zuri Benitez has pride in herself, her family, and her neighborhood. Although her sisters are delighted that the family that renovated the abandoned building next door has two fine, rich, African American sons, Zuri is not impressed. Their presence is a sign that her neighborhood is gentrifying. Although the older brother, Ainsley is charming, Darius, the younger brother, is judgmental and arrogant. At first, Zuri and Darius can't stand each other, but as they get to know each other better, they discover their first impressions may have been mistaken. With Zuri's neighborhood, family, love interest and future in flux, she must fight hard for her dreams. Ibi Zoboi's fresh adaption of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice will bring a new group of readers to my favorite classic romance story where dislike transforms to love. Zuri is fierce and sassy, and Darius is imperious and arrogant, just like Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. Zoboi cleverly adapts the most important moments of the original book, but the story is so original that you don't need to know of the original to enjoy this novel. Zoboi is brilliant, and I can't wait to see what she creates next. Highly recommended!
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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