A powerful contemporary novel about friendship, race, and justice, We Are Not Like Them follows two lifelong friends — one Black, one white — whose bond is tested when a tragic police shooting shakes their community. Told from alternating perspectives, Christine Pride and Jo Piazza explore loyalty, privilege, and the complexities of navigating love and friendship in a divided world with honesty and deep empathy.
Goodreads readers call it “timely, thought-provoking, and deeply human.” Its relevance is undeniable, earning it a 4.0/5 rating.
Perfect for readers of Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, An American Marriage by Tayari Jones, and Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. Popular with readers who love emotionally resonant fiction that tackles the hardest conversations. The quote that captures it: “Sometimes love means telling the hardest truths.”
A trade paperback (2021) in Good condition — minor wear, all pages present and intact.
