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rlaortiz's review against another edition
5.0
Once again Ibi Zoboi does not disappoint. Her eloquent retelling of pride and prejudice brought tears to my eyes and detailed life in bushwick of Brooklyn in New York City. In short it is amazing. She manages to bring you right into Zuri’s life. This book reminded me why Ibi Zoboi is one of my favorite authors currently. I would definitely recommend it.
kim_j_dare's review against another edition
4.0
What an engaging exploration of family and community, set against a loose backdrop of Pride and Prejudice. Utterly enjoyable.
darcy124's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
lmkanne96's review against another edition
4.0
A great retelling of a classic story. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook as Elizabeth Acevedo is always an amazing narrator!
paige87's review against another edition
4.0
I adored the writing style, and the family-community the author created. This little safe haven in a big city. She really made it feel like a home. Our main characters made me feel all the emotions the original Elizabeth and Darcy made me feel.
It did get a little caught up in the retelling aspect at times, not able to focus solely on the story itself. That did hinder the flow of the story a bit. But in the author's acknowledgements she wrote that the current political situation made the early drafts "a muddy pool of disappointment, anger, and fear". The author said she "needed an anchor - a structure to hold on to, something that would guide this love story toward healing and reconciliation". With that in mind, I can appreciate the purpose of this retelling.
Over all, this was a fantastic read.
It did get a little caught up in the retelling aspect at times, not able to focus solely on the story itself. That did hinder the flow of the story a bit. But in the author's acknowledgements she wrote that the current political situation made the early drafts "a muddy pool of disappointment, anger, and fear". The author said she "needed an anchor - a structure to hold on to, something that would guide this love story toward healing and reconciliation". With that in mind, I can appreciate the purpose of this retelling.
Over all, this was a fantastic read.
lilianareads's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
willowshelter's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
jenmangler's review against another edition
4.0
I so enjoyed reading this book. I was a little worried, as I adore Pride and Prejudice, but I had nothing to fear. This is a wonderful reimagining of the story. And I really loved Zuri. She's fantastic.