Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

271 reviews

skeptic_hecate's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I lovbed this book. The main character is stron, intelligent and going through so much pain and confusion. Ir was very well written, the main characters are fleshed out and seem very realistic. The conflict is real and still very much relevant to this day. It really shows the realities of a community, a culture and the love that exists among the family and found family. I loved the depiction of the characters, as they were realistic for their age and situation. The onlu minor complaint that I have is that the ending is a bit unrealistic. But, other than that, highly recommended. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Racism, Gun violence, and Violence

sannesbooks's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book has been one of my oldest books on my physical TBR. Glad I finally picked it up, because it was better than I expected. Since this is such a popular book and also a movie, I read and saw a lot about this book already, also it is a YA book (which I tend to enjoy less than adult books) and I therefore thought it might be unnessecary to read the book.

Even though I already knew a lot about the book it was not boring. The book is divided in clear parts and the dialogue is really realistic. I also think the characters are written appropriately for their age, sometimes authots portray characters a lot younger or older than the character is. 
I also was scared that the book would be too dark and heavy for me to read. It was still dark and emotional, but it was not too heavy because of the mant funny and lighthearted moments. I think this was done in such a great way!

This is such an important book, especially very reflective and informative for young readers. But, as someone who does not live in the US it was informative as well. In my opionion, this book is also very appropriate for adults, even though this book is meant for a more YA audience.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Domestic abuse, Murder, Police brutality, and Racism

Moderate: Drug abuse and Vomit

anavae's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Police brutality, and Racism

lshorner's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book was absolutely amazing and so well written. I want to read it over and over again! Sooooooooo good!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Gore, Child death, Police brutality, Gun violence, Murder, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Grief, Racism, and Violence

Moderate: Addiction, Stalking, and Cancer

Minor: Physical abuse and Vomit

There is a scene where arson is committed. There are also drug additions and liquor addictions.

mayo_confessionary's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Racism, Violence, Hate crime, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Child death, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Cultural appropriation, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Classism, and Sexual violence

joisaddler's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Racism, Drug abuse, Police brutality, Child death, Death, Drug use, and Grief

things100's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was an amazing book, I’m so glad I finally read this but this book also caused me so much anger and pain at what the main character had to experience

and how in the end the cop that murdered her friend was never found guilty

anyway this was an amazing book even tho it made me cry and I recommend everyone read it 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Grief, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Addiction, and Drug abuse

sophie_ellis's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Such a great book i really loved it. There were a few Pg-13 scenes but i definataly reccomend this book. Even if you dont want to read about black lives matter its still a great book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Violence, Sexual content, Racism, Death, Child death, Alcohol, Blood, Racial slurs, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disorders, Mass/school shootings, Gun violence, and Grief

miuku's review against another edition

emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, and Gun violence

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Racism, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Cursing, and Panic attacks/disorders

littlecozyreaderr's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Police brutality, and Violence