Debating Darcy
Debating Darcy by Sayantani DasGupta is a Young Adult Fiction title published by Scholastic Incorporated in 2022. This 320-page book offers a fresh retelling of the classic Pride and Prejudice, infused with the author’s characteristic wit and insight. The story follows Leela Bose, a dedicated speech competitor who thrives on winning. Her competitive spirit is challenged when she encounters Firoze Darcy, a debater from an elite private school, setting the stage for a clash of personalities and ambitions.
Readers will find that Leela’s journey unfolds in the context of a state debate tournament, where her initial disdain for Firoze complicates her understanding of the competition and her own motivations. As the narrative progresses, themes of friendship and social dynamics emerge, revealing deeper connections among the characters. Debating Darcy not only captures the essence of high school rivalry but also explores the complexities of young love and personal growth within a diverse American cultural landscape.
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This Pride & Prejudice retelling brings New York Times bestselling Sayantani DasGupta’s trademark wit and insight to her bright and funny YA debut!
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Leela Bose plays to win.
A life-long speech competitor, Leela loves nothing more than crushing the competition, all while wearing a smile. But when she meets the incorrigible Firoze Darcy, a debater from an elitist private school, Leela can’t stand him. Unfortunately, he’ll be competing in the state league, so their paths are set to collide.
But why attempt to tolerate Firoze when Leela can one-up him? The situation is more complicated than Leela anticipated, though, and her participation in the tournament reveals that she might have tragically misjudged the debaters — including Firoze Darcy — and more than just her own winning streak is at stake…her heart is, too.
Debating Darcy is bestselling author Sayantani DasGupta’s reinterpretation of beloved classic Pride and Prejudice — imaginative, hilarious, thought-provoking, and truly reflective of the complex, diverse world of American high school culture.
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