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)

A Thought Provoking Conversation Starter

We Are Not Like Them examines the shooting of an unarmed Black teen from three perspectives: the teenager and his family, the officer and his family, and the reporter covering the story who is a lifelong friend of the officer's wife. By delving into the impact that the shooting has on all involved, this timely and powerful story provides a unique look at race and relationships as well as forgiveness.

This audiobook is a memorable listening experience. Each perspective is expressed in a relatable, raw and honest manner by the narrators.

People are not monolithic!

Loved it! The intricacies of the friendships, relationships, self reflection touches home for me. This book is beautifully written, narrated. I'm definitely going to share this one with my family.

It fell short

I liked the premise and it started out well with a plausible plot. For me it never hit full speed. It was some what predictable and not believable in my opinion. Overall I was disappointed.

Excellent look at the complicated issues of racial relationships!

Strong portrayal of our complicated racial World! Diffinately worth a listen. Do recommend as a strong listen/read!

Stand back and listen to both sides

This will be a book I’ll buy in print and share. The perspectives from both sides is much needed. Never assume you understand and never assume the other side understands your position and journey.

Unfortunately this is still so relevant today.

This was a good story and good to see both prospectives. However a very sad story, especially being a mom of a young man. It’s sad we fear for our children and have to teach them to protect themselves from police when they are suppose to serve and protect.

Great Thought provoking read

I'm white and married to a wonderful black man who was a police man for 37 years in Detroit. This book had me crying, laughing and in deep thought throughout. Very good book.

A Must Read!!

It's so deep and real. No sugar-coating but still so wholesome. I felt everything that was written and the story of Justin hit my soul. He symbolized the many other young POC taken much too soon by a system that was built to destroy us.

Such a great story-- ending --> :(

the switch between perspectives was great to follow; found myself relating to both and being mad at each character at different time points
the ending of the story itself was disappointing for me but an overall great story to hear

Loved it!

I loved this book. The story. The writing. The format. All amazing. Wasn’t crazy about Jen’s narrator. Her tone and the way she narrated just made jen sound that she always hated life. But I was able to look past it because the book is that good!