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4.58 AVERAGE
4.58 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book is pretty amazing with it's approach about talking about important issues like, like black lives matter movement, interracial couples, gang violence, whether or not to talk to the police, why some people sell drugs, death of a loved one and prison life.
We follow Starr who is in a car that's stopped by the police with broken taillight, the driver is an old friend of the neighborhood who has fallen on rough times and starts selling drugs. The white police officer shoot the friend at the stop who the officer thought was going for a weapon as he checked on Starr.
Starr is the loan witness and has to decide if she wants to stick up and say the truth about the incident.
The title The Hate U Give comes from a 2Pac quote the says Thug Life means The hate U give little infants fucks everybody.
This novel is rated as Young adult, but there's a lot of cursing I would recommend it for a high schooler, middle is to young. I think it's an important novel and for the right young person.
We follow Starr who is in a car that's stopped by the police with broken taillight, the driver is an old friend of the neighborhood who has fallen on rough times and starts selling drugs. The white police officer shoot the friend at the stop who the officer thought was going for a weapon as he checked on Starr.
Starr is the loan witness and has to decide if she wants to stick up and say the truth about the incident.
The title The Hate U Give comes from a 2Pac quote the says Thug Life means The hate U give little infants fucks everybody.
This novel is rated as Young adult, but there's a lot of cursing I would recommend it for a high schooler, middle is to young. I think it's an important novel and for the right young person.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
Complicated
Lo disfruté y me trajo muchas emociones. Creo que es de esos libros que te dan perspectivas en las que usualmente no piensas, y que al final del día son importantes para recordarte que tu forma de ver el mundo no es la única.
Cheers por la gran narradora: Bahni Turpin.
Cheers por la gran narradora: Bahni Turpin.
It seems ridiculous to even rate this book. One word I have seen used to describe this book over and over- life changing. That's the best way to put it. I want to buy 100 copies and just pass them out to everyone I see.
This is incredibly well written. It gives you a unique perspective we aren't used to hearing. Looking at police brutality and violence from the lens of a 16 year old girl is haunting. I'm glad this book is here, I hope the message hits home. I'm glad I read it.
I actually listened to the audiobook for this one, and I'm so glad that I did. The narrator was so good, the reading so well done that it felt like natural conversations. I was looking for a good book to help young people understand racism today and this book gave everything I was looking for.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-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
Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give is a powerful and emotionally charged novel that confronts systemic racism, police brutality, and the complexities of identity through the eyes of sixteen-year-old Starr Carter. Living in a poor Black neighborhood while attending a wealthy, mostly white prep school, Starr navigates two very different worlds—until a tragic event forces them to collide.
When Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her unarmed childhood friend Khalil by a police officer, she becomes the sole voice that can speak the truth about what happened. What unfolds is a raw and moving journey of grief, anger, courage, and self-discovery as Starr must decide whether to stay silent or risk everything to seek justice.
What makes The Hate U Give so impactful is its honesty. It doesn't shy away from uncomfortable realities or hard questions, and it shines a light on issues often oversimplified in mainstream media. Thomas writes with heart and urgency, capturing the emotional weight of trauma and the strength it takes to speak up.
While some parts of the story may slow down or feel slightly less polished, those moments are minor compared to the depth, empathy, and message the novel delivers. Yes, it’s political—but more importantly, it’s human. This isn’t just a book; it’s a conversation starter, a mirror, and for many, a wake-up call.