40 pages • 1 hour read
Christine Pride, Jo PiazzaWe Are Not Like Them
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza, childhood friends Riley Wilson and Jenny Murphy navigate the complexities of race and friendship when Jenny's police officer husband, Kevin, is involved in the shooting of an unarmed Black teenager, Justin Dwyer, prompting both women to confront their personal and societal understandings of race and justice. Characters face issues of racial violence and police brutality.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza incisively explores race and friendship, receiving praise for its timely and poignant narrative. Critics laud the complex characters and thought-provoking themes. However, some argue the writing lacks depth and feels didactic at times. Overall, it's considered a vital, contemporary read that prompts important conversations.
Who Should Read We Are Not Like Them?
Readers who enjoyed Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng or An American Marriage by Tayari Jones will find We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza compelling. It resonates with those interested in complex friendships, racial dynamics, and contemporary social issues. Ideal for book clubs and thoughtful discussions.