76 pages • 2 hours read
Ibi ZoboiPride: A Pride and Prejudice Remix
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Pride by Ibi Zoboi follows Zuri Benitez, a proud Dominican-Haitian teen, as she navigates the gentrification of her Bushwick, Brooklyn neighborhood. Zuri initially clashes with Darius Darcy, who moves into a renovated mansion nearby, stemming from their differing views and backgrounds. Overcoming their biases, Zuri and Darius slowly develop a mutual understanding and eventually fall in love. The book addresses themes including racism, classism, and police violence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Pride by Ibi Zoboi is praised for its vibrant reimagining of Pride and Prejudice set in modern-day Brooklyn. Reviewers commend the novel's rich cultural context and strong character development, especially of its protagonist, Zuri. Criticisms often focus on a perceived lack of subtlety in addressing themes of gentrification and romance. Overall, it is considered a fresh, engaging retelling.
Who Should Read Pride?
A reader who would enjoy Ibi Zoboi's Pride is likely a young adult interested in modern retellings of classic literature, particularly those featuring diverse voices and urban settings. Fans of Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give and Nicola Yoon's The Sun Is Also a Star would find this novel appealing for its contemporary themes and rich cultural context.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsBook Details
Romance
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Class
Urban Development
Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride
Society: Class
Society: Community