We Are Not Like Them

A Novel

De: Christine Pride, Jo Piazza

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

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)

Very important

impactfull and remember able
loved Rielly and Jenn.
Perfect to be friends who are better people for having each other.
Will be thinking of this one for a long time-consuming time.
hopefully forever and e better because I know better now.
I want miracle bread.

Powerful, relatable

A beautiful, profound, emotional book, so very well written. Powerful, powerful look at our world today and our relationships. The Audible performance was absolutely spot on, I felt as though I were listening into private conversations.L

Good read on relatable current events

This was a great read and one I could not put down. A novel that hits close to home based on current events in our society and friendships torn because of beliefs on inequality, equity and inclusion.

Wow....

Everyone would benefit from this book. I love learning how the other person feels from their point of view.. it's so invigorating to understand how we all feel towards things so important. Great book and great narration

Excellent insight into two very different viewpoints

This is an excellent story for anyone looking to understand “both sides” of a tragic racial incident.

Multiple Perspectives on Race

Well-balanced story showing the varying perceptions on the influence of race in society and how it helps to talk more openly about it.

Loved it!

This is one story that I personally needed to hear …. Thanks for both sides of their stories! Great read

Besties

I enjoyed learning about Riley and Jen’s relationship and lives as they’ve moved through adulthood. The dilemma they both face and their very different perspective and motives were enjoyable as they unfolded. Very enjoyable summer read.

Excellent listen

Such a good story, it keeps your attention from start to finish, but more than that it makes you question, reason and try to understand both sides of the story.

Interesting

It was good. Current topics and challenges of the day made for an interesting read