Pride
A Pride & Prejudice Remix
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Published:5th Mar '20
Should be back in stock very soon
In Pride, Zuri Benitez navigates love and identity amidst gentrification, showcasing the struggles of a teenager in a rapidly changing Brooklyn neighborhood.
In a contemporary retelling of a classic, Pride offers a fresh perspective on the themes of love, identity, and societal change. Ibi Zoboi, a National Book Award finalist, weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of cultural identity and the impact of gentrification on a vibrant community. Set in Brooklyn, this reimagining of Jane Austen's beloved Pride and Prejudice introduces readers to Zuri Benitez, a strong-willed teenager proud of her Afro-Latino heritage. As her neighborhood transforms around her, Zuri grapples with the challenges posed by new arrivals and the shifting dynamics of her life.
Zuri's pride is palpable, but it is tested when the affluent Darcy family moves in across the street. The clash of cultures becomes evident, especially as Zuri's sister Janae starts to develop feelings for Ainsley, one of the Darcy sons. Zuri's initial disdain for the wealthy newcomers, particularly the arrogant Darius, complicates her world. However, as circumstances force them to interact, their relationship evolves from animosity to a surprising connection, highlighting the theme of understanding amidst differences.
As Zuri navigates her relationships with her family, friends, and the pressures of impending adulthood, she must confront her own identity and the changes in her community. With four lively sisters and a potential romance with Warren, Zuri's journey is both relatable and poignant, making Pride a compelling exploration of love, pride, and the fight for one's place in a changing world.
★ “This Bushwick-set, contemporary retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice tackles gentriciation, Blackness, and romance with honesty, humor, and heart. This excellent coming-of-age take on a classic belongs on all YA shelves.” — School Library Journal (starred review) ★ “Stands solidly on its own while cleverly paralleling Austen’s classic… in a contemporary story about race, gentrification, and young love” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A razor-sharp remix of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice that deals in gentrification, racism, love, culture, and heritage, all helmed by intelligent teens in New York’s Bushwick neighborhood.” — Booklist “[A] lively and innovative Pride and Prejudice retelling (starring a fully rounded Afro-Latinx YA character)” — The Horn Book “Jane Austen’s piercing comedy of manners provides the ideal template for Ibi Zoboi’s shrewd, timely second novel...” — Chicago Tribune “Brooklyn’s gentrifying Bushwick neighborhood offers the vivid backdrop for this entertaining update, adding complicating factors of cultural identity and racism to Austen’s classic tale.” — Buffalo News Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Mixing gritty street life with the tenderness of first love, Haitian Vodou, and family bonds, the book is at once chilling, evocative, and reaffirming.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Filling her pages with magic, humanity, tragedy, and hope, Zoboi builds up, takes apart, and then rebuilds an unforgettable story. This book will take root in readers’ hearts.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Zoboi urges us to examine the American dream to see if there is room within it to hold the ones we love.” — Ebony Magazine Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Zoboi’s stunning debut intertwines mysticism and love with grit and violence…Fierce and beautiful.” — Booklist (starred review) Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Will reach young readers regardless of their background.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “A breathtaking story about contemporary America that will serve as a mirror to some and a window for others, and it will stay with anyone who reads it.” — School Library Journal (starred review) Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “A poignant meditation on one girl’s struggle to find her way in a new world.” — Nicola Yoon, New York Times bestselling author of The Sun is Also a Star and Everything, Everything Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Brimming with culture, magic, warmth, and unabashed rawness, “American Street” is ultimately a blistering tale of humanity. This is “Manchild in the Promised Land,” for a new generation, and a remarkable debut from Zoboi, who without question is an inevitable force in storytelling.” — Jason Reynolds, award-winning co-author of All American Boys Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Zoboi’s nascent storytelling gifts ensnare from page one. To this spellbinding voice of the next generation, I bow.” — Rita Williams-Garcia, New York Times bestselling author and three-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award
ISBN: 9780062564054
Dimensions: 203mm x 135mm x 17mm
Weight: 234g
304 pages