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4.58 AVERAGE
4.58 AVERAGE
I'm not sure how much I can say about this book that hasn't already been said, and any attempt to truly review this book will inevitably be inadequate. It is phenomenal.
ETA: I will say, Maverick & Lisa are both OTP & #ParentGoals.
ETA: I will say, Maverick & Lisa are both OTP & #ParentGoals.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
Angie Thomas is such an amazing author and writer, and this book is one of my favorite books to talk to others about. There is so much content and so many various issues the author tackles in this book. This book is just like an onion, there are so many layers to it and all of its characters. I have reread this book so many times, and I plan on rereading more.
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.