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    Pride

    By William Wharton

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    During the Depression, a 10-year-old boy befriends a carnival stuntman and his lion cub and learns about the meaning of family, loyalty, love, and survival.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateFeb 26, 2013
    ISBN9780062278364
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    William Wharton

    A self-described painter who writes, William Wharton is the pen name for the author of two memoirs—Houseboat on the Seine and Ever After—as well as eight novels—Birdy, Dad, A Midnight Clear, Scumbler, Pride, Tidings, Franky Furbo, and Last Lovers. His works have been acclaimed worldwide and have been translated into over fifteen languages.

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    • 4/5
      This novel is entertaining and interesting. It brings clarity and life to a poor, predominately black neighborhood that is becoming “gentrified.” When the mixed, rich family moves into the big ol' house next door after fixing it up to be almost a mansion, there is bound to be tension.I loved the language of this book, the slang I'm not familiar with, the ethnic phrases, and the excellent narration. And don't get me wrong; I enjoyed the book. But the plot was a little too tired, a little too predictable, just dressed up in fresh, new clothes. Pretty clothes, yes, but nothing I haven't seen before.
    • 4/5
      A contemporary YA remix of Pride and Prejudice set in Brooklyn. Seventeen year old Zuri Benitez is proud of her family, of their Haitian-Dominican heritage, of their community. She’s unimpressed by the change she sees, like gentrification of her neighbourhood and the wealthy Darcy family moving in across the street. 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.Pride twists the events of Pride and Prejudice fit Zuri’s context, rather than the other way round. This allows the story explore cultural identity and class and dealing with change, and to be not so predictable for someone who knows Pride and Prejudice backwards; it means Zuri’s relationship with Darius makes sense for two 21st century teenagers. Pride is a cute teen romance, but it’s most powerful as a love-letter to Zuri’s hood, to this world she’s grown up in. I listened to the audiobook, which helped bring Zuri’s hood to life even more vividly -- I got to hear the accents and the proper pronunciations and Zuri’s spoken-word poetry.
    • 3/5
      After reading this re-imagined Pride and Prejudice and countless others I'm left wondering if I ever really liked Elizabeth Bennet. In every retelling I hate the "Lizzie Bennet" for the way she treats "Mr. Darcy" in the beginning. She's unjustifiably rude and downright unpleasant. Or maybe that's just me. Zuri Benitez has lived in a run down apartment building in Bushwick for her whole life. Her family is everything to her and she's excited for her sister Janae to come home from college for the summer. When a wealthy family purchases the dumpy old house across the street and renovate it into a modern new house Zuri despises the changes she sees on her street. She doesn't warm up very much to the Darcy family that owns that house either. Here's the rundown Zuri - Elizabeth BennetDarius - Mr. DarcyAinsley - Mr. BingleyJanae - Jane BennetWarren - WickamMarisol - Mary BennetLayla - Lydia BennetKayla - Kitty BennetCarrie - Caroline BingleyGeorgia - Georgiana DarcyCollin - Mr. CollinsCharlize - CharlotteCatherine Darcy - Lady Catherine de BourghSome personalities were altered to make them a little more likeable and others were kind of one-offs just for the nod towards the original material. In the end I still liked where the story went and even though the romance was lame I did like Zuri by the end.
    • 5/5
      If you know me, you also know that I named my dog after Darcy's estate in Pride and Prejudice. So, I'm kind of a fan. And I am such a fan of this modern retelling! Not only did it tackle the "love story" of two people from different social classes, it addressed culture, identity, and judgment, it included a bit of free verse that really spoke truth, and it shined a light on the reality of gentrification and inequality that's still so prevalent in the U.S. Highly recommend!
    • 3/5
      I got this book from an Owlcrate. I read the first 60 pages of this book and decided to set it aside. It's not an awful book but not something I really was into either. It's one of those contemporary YA romance books set in the "hood" so to speak. It's also a retelling of Pride and Prejudice. Neither theme really appeals to me much and the story didn't draw me in.The book starts with Zuri and her sisters as they watch the wealthy Darcy family move in across the street from them. Right away you can tell that this is a book where the sisters will fall in love with the charming Darcy brothers. However, the “twist” is that this book is set in Brooklyn and there are ramifications for Benitez’s welcoming the wealthy Darcy’s. Overall this was just not my thing. The writing style is okay but I found it hard to engage with the story or the characters.
    • 5/5
      I have never been much of a Jane Austen fan. I know, I know. That’s like Book Community Excommunication talk but, hey, there’s a book out there for everyone and Jane just isn’t my cup of tea.With that in mind, I was a little nervous when Zoboi’s Pride came my way.The nerves were all for nothing, however, because she managed to make boring old English nonsense super cool.If you’ve read the original, you know the basic storyline. A family of teenaged women with their own hopes, dreams, and baggage have a couple of cute young men “of class” thrust upon their quiet little life. In this case, that little life is not the English countryside but quickly gentrifying Brooklyn but the sentiment is largely the same.Honestly, the newer version took my heart, perhaps because it was more relatable, perhaps because the young women were more interested in school and art and music than social status. Perhaps because I have a weird affinity for Brooklyn, I don’t know. Honestly, it’s probably just because Zoboi is clearly a gifted writer.Regardless of the reason for my preference, the book was fantastic. Zuri, the somewhat guarded, academically inclined, second oldest, is the driving voice of the story (she stands in as the new Elizabeth Bennett if memory serves) and returns some much-needed sparkle to a drab old tale. Like the original, the boys were somewhat tedious but they did have their endearing qualities.I don’t know if I just overlooked this nuance in the original but the commentary on the changing landscape of a city neighborhood was written so well it was almost a complete character of the book. It could have been written about Atlanta or Boston or L.A. and held up to the struggle many neighborhoods are facing (and have been facing) as rich, mostly white, homebuyers move in.I haven’t read Zoboi’s first book but I’m off to go find that before I leave for vacation because if it’s anything like this one, I’ll fall in love.
    • 5/5
      This was modern day retelling of Pride and Prejudice with Elizabeth Bennett being replaced by Zuri Benitez, an Afro-Latina whose Brooklyn neighborhood is shaken up when the wealthy Darcy family moves in. Much of the plot follows the overall path of P and P, but the modern venue added some new twists. Since it's the 21st century, Zuri's sister's reputation isn't ruined by running off with a boy, but no spoilers here, you'll have to read the book. But beyond the classic love story there were some added themes that really added to this book. The overall issue of how gentrification is changing neighborhoods was definitely a good topic to ponder, as well as the overall issue of being black in America, even in a city as tolerant as New York.I listened to this book (thank you Libro.fm for the free ALC!). Definitely recommend listening to this one. There is a lot of slang and narrator Elizabeth Acevedo did a phenomenal job in her performance of this book with accents and different voices for the cast. Highly recommended!
    • 4/5
      Zuri loves repping her block. But things are starting to change. When a HUGE new house is build across the street and the wealthy, handsome Darcy brothers move it, her world shifts. She hates Darius instantly, judging him on his appearance. But as the two get to know each other they connect. Zuri's small world is getting bigger as she visits Howard and thinks of college, as her family considers moving, and it throws her. Poetry is interspersed throughout the narrative. Elizabeth Acevado's narration is powerful in the audiobook.
    • 4/5
      Zuri Benitez loves her Brooklyn neighborhood. It's loud, it's poor, but it's comfortable in all the right ways. When an upper-class Black family moves in across the street, she's not as excited as her four sisters, despite the fact that the two teenage brothers are very fine, indeed. She doesn't like the way they look down their noses at her street, at her sisters -- particularly Darius, the younger brother, who strikes her as entirely arrogant. But as the two families are thrown together, she starts to see him in a new light...This is billed as "A Pride and Prejudice Remix," and it does a great job of interpreting the original in a new context. Some of the humor of the original is lost, as is a little of the drama. On the other hand, it addresses plenty of timely issues regarding race, and it still has a satisfying romantic plot. It's a fast, enjoyable read, both for fans of the original, and for those encountering it for the first time. Recommended.
    • 4/5
      I have finally read this book. I have had at least 4 people give me a copy of this book to read. This story is a modern reimagining of Pride and Prejudice. This story takes place in the hood and is a celebration of Black life. The story was entertaining. I really liked seeing how Zuri feels about her family and her home. It doesn’t have to be big or fancy, it’s hers. When Darius Darcy moves into the McMansion across the street, Zuri knows life is changing, and she wants nothing to do with it or either of the Darcy boys. A reader can still have the usual debate on who was the prideful one (to me Darius) and who was prejudiced. I love how it shows different aspects of Black life and that not everything is what is stereotypically seen. Overall another hit for Zoboi.#Bookspin#MountTBR#LitsyAtoZ#Booked2020#popsugarchallenge#Beatthebacklist
    • 5/5
      This is a great remix of the beloved classic. Zoboi tackles class via gentrification, and the update works well. Zuri is an engaging protagonist, and she shares great chemistry with Darius.
    • 5/5
      A Pride and Prejudice retelling through the eyes of Zuri, a black girl living in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. She is not happy when the Darcy family moves into the mcmansion across the street from her family's apartment. She believes them to be uppity and then she meets the two sons. Her prejudices are comfirmed. She learns to live with them and she learns that first meetings don't always let you know the truth.I enjoyed this story. It was a quick read. There are all the elements from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice but there are changes that fit today and the community that Zuri lives in as well as the teen characters. This was very well done and I am so glad I read it. Love the story line! Loved the writing!
    • 4/5
      I must say "Pride" was a lot of fun. The author did a wonderful job of modernising the Jane Austen classic for the next generation. Zuri Benitez was stubborn, independent and strong-willed. She often came across as judgemental, especially towards Darius when he and his family first moved in opposite the Benitez family home. However, her straight-forward nature and refusal to back down made her a likeable protagonist. She had dreams and aspirations, showed pride in her lower-class Brooklyn neighbourhood and adored her close-knit family. She was extremely protective of her sisters and their interactions and banter were a highlight of this novel.Darius was a great character. Although stuck-up at the start, the more Zuri and the reader got to know him, it became obvious that there was a vulnerable side to him. It was enjoyable watching his friendship with Zuri grow and deepen into something deeper.I also loved the rick Haitian-Dominican culture that the author wove throughout the story. The food, sights and smells of the community were brought to life and the neighbourhood was like one large supportive family who cared and looked after each other. They celebrated and mourned together.There were a couple of things I didn't enjoy about this book. One was the ending, I felt it was unsatisfactory, and the other was the romance. The chemistry between Zuri and Darius was missing making it unbelievable. The romance between Zuri's sister and Darius' brother was better portrayed.Even though most teenage girls probably haven't read "Pride and Prejudice", I think they will enjoy "Pride" for its focus on strong characters, race and class distinctions, gentrification of suburbs, family and friendship, and prejudice. Overall, this novel was great entertainment with some beautiful poetry at the end of many chapters.
    • 2/5
      I'm frustrated.
      Zuri is so angry all the time.
      And not in a fun way.
      There's a lot going on.
    • 4/5
      Fantastic rewrite of Austen’s original Pride & Prejudice -listened to audiobook version via Kindle - amazing narrator perfect voice for main protagonist !
    • 4/5
      I liked this take on Pride and Prejudice. I think you can really see the prejudices more in this version then the original. It was a great read. I think students will like to read this after reading the original.
    • 5/5
      William Wharton has been one of my favorite writers since the day I picked up his first book, "Birdy," 20 years ago. He has continually written deceptively simple stories that are rich in detail and bone-deep in emotional impact. There?s the flights of mental fancy in his first novel; the telling portrait of Alzheimer?s in "Dad;" and the profound anti-war saga in "A Midnight Clear."In "Pride," published in 1985, Wharton (a pseudonym for an American artist who lives in Paris) delves deep into his own childhood memories of an event from the 1930s that left a lasting impression in his mind. In the prologue, he writes: "On October 6, 1938, in Wildwood, New Jersey, a lion, part of a ?Wall of Death? motorcycle act, escaped from his cage on the boardwalk and killed a man?There are some events that mark watersheds or cusps in life. The escape of that lion was one for me. It became a subconscious symbol, a foreboding, of all the violence and violation possible in life."From that scrap of a childhood nightmare, Wharton invents the story of 10-year-old Dickie Kettleson whose life eventually intersects that fateful moment on the midway when Tuffy, an aging lion escapes and runs amuck among the summer tourists. I guarantee you?ll take the phone off the hook and let the kids feed themselves when you reach the page-turning portion of man-meets-uncaged-beast.Between all the violence and violation, however, there?s plenty of tender sentiment. Amid the chaos and carnage, Wharton makes every single character (including the battered old Tuffy) important and multi-dimensional. These are people you come to know and care about deeply. I honestly did not want to turn the last page and leave these characters behind.The gripping sequence of Tuffy?s escape doesn?t come until the last third of "Pride." The rest of the novel depicts a compelling portrait of a middle-class American family struggling to survive the 1930s.Wharton takes his time building characters and creating the world of Depression-era Philadelphia so well that you could swear you could hear the laundry snapping in the breeze and the cry of the vegetable vendor. This is a world lovingly described and in Wharton?s voice you can hear the sorrow and longing for a time in our national past that we can never recapture. Here, for instance, is the milkman making his rounds:"In winter he comes in the dark. When it?s really cold the cream freezes in the bottle so it pushes right up, lifting the cardboard lid with the little tab like the lid on a Dixie cup. That frozen cream is almost ice cream, and it?s delicious on cornflakes, shining slivers of ice tasting like cream."Such evocative paragraphs like this fill "Pride" and are enough to almost make me weep with nostalgia. The best part about it is, Wharton succeeds with a minimum of adverbs and adjectives. Filtered through the eyes of young Dickie, his sentences have a child-like simplicity in detail and outlook. Not since Hemingway have a writer?s sentences been so unadorned."Pride" is that rarest of books?one that I wanted to start again as soon as I finished. This might just be Wharton?s finest work. He has a lot to be proud of with this novel.
    • 5/5
      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.