We Are Not Like Them

A Novel

De: Christine Pride, Jo Piazza

Narrado por: Marin Ireland, Shayna Small, Kevin R. Free, Chanté McCormick

Duración: 11 h y 43 m

Resumen del Editor

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK

Named a Best Book Pick of 2021 by Harper’s Bazaar and Real Simple

Named a Most Anticipated Book of Fall by People, Essence, New York Post, PopSugar, New York Newsday, Entertainment Weekly, Town & Country, Bustle, Fortune, and Book Riot

Told from alternating perspectives, this “propulsive, deeply felt tale of race and friendship” (People) follows two women, one Black and one white, whose friendship is indelibly altered by a tragic event.

Jen and Riley have been best friends since kindergarten. As adults, they remain as close as sisters, though their lives have taken different directions. Jen married young, and after years of trying, is finally pregnant. Riley pursued her childhood dream of becoming a television journalist and is poised to become one of the first Black female anchors of the top news channel in their hometown of Philadelphia.

But the deep bond they share is severely tested when Jen’s husband, a city police officer, is involved in the shooting of an unarmed Black teenager. Six months pregnant, Jen is in freefall as her future, her husband’s freedom, and her friendship with Riley are thrown into uncertainty. Covering this career-making story, Riley wrestles with the implications of this tragic incident for her Black community, her ambitions, and her relationship with her lifelong friend.

Like Tayari Jones’s An American Marriage and Jodi Picoult’s Small Great Things, We Are Not Like Them takes “us to uncomfortable places—in the best possible way—while capturing so much of what we are all thinking and feeling about race. A sharp, timely, and soul-satisfying novel” (Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author) that is both a powerful conversation starter and a celebration of the enduring power of friendship.

©2021 Christine Pride and Jo Piazza. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Shayna Small and Marin Ireland provide a nuanced and deeply emotional narration of this audio page-turner, ably assisted by brief but well-crafted performances by Kevin R. Free and Chante McCormick. The narrators splendidly illuminate this timely exploration of race and the enduring importance of friendship." (AudioFile Magazine)

Opposite side of a tragedy

A compelling story of two women. One white and one black and how they go through the phases of another young man gunned down by the police. It really hits on the privilege of not knowing the people around you although you have a "black friend". Also being that black friend and dancing around the issue of racism not to heart feelings or lose friendships.

I like it…..but I wanted to LOVE it

This story is important and overall, it speaks to a huge issue in this country. The reason why I like it and don’t love it, is because the story is too drawn out. Too many unimportant details about the lives of Jennifer and Riley. While those details help us to get to know each character better, it’s easy for the main point of the story to get lost in all of the details. It’s a great story, but it could be even better if it were cut down a little. Still absolutely worth the read/listen!

Really intriguing storyline if real life

The battle of not being silent I appreciate this novel. Expressing why it’s so important for people to have dialogue and conversations even when they are uncomfortable.

Great story!

I wish it had less swear words. I feel they weren’t necessary to the story. But I loved how it explained misconceptions and emotions so well.

Superb Novel

I loved this book. The twists and turns, raw emotions, wrestling thoughts, and introspection from the main characters. All were brilliantly woven together in a way that tugged at my heartstrings, made me think, made me cry, made me angry, and made me a part of the experience of it all. Yay!!

Wow!

Absolutely Amazing! I am looking forward to the next collaboration by these authors. This reading brought out so many feelings, good and bad..
feelings that need to be communicated.

Great build up - disappointing ending

I was absolutely disappointed in the ending. The ending/trial lasted in about 2 minutes. It was so disappointing. The story build up was great.

An Important Story

This novel is not an easy one to get through and that is WHY it is actually so important to read it. The authors have done a wonderful job of telling a story that will help many understand something we all need to face and grapple with.

Power

This book was well written and highlighted the power of a friendship. When considering this book and reading the title, I realized the title has several meanings.

A great listen

A very important book, though sad and upsetting we need to be aware of the importance of these subjects.