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4.58 AVERAGE
4.58 AVERAGE
the fact that this was written before the blm movement…
honestly a necessary read for everyone!
honestly a necessary read for everyone!
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Excellent and powerful story. I look forward to reading other works by Angie Thomas.
SHIIIT man. Shit.
I don't even know where to begin with how good this book is, how beautifully written, how real, how raw, how heavy yet so hilarious at times.
Okay, I'll start with what I think is the best part about this book and maybe why it should be mandatory reading for all kids- It frames a conversation about race in a way that is from the eyes of a teenage girl living in the digital age through Starr's thoughts, her conversations with Chris (her white boyfriend), her dad, her friends at both Williamson Prep and Garden Heights, we get a real voice speaking out about system racism, the struggles SO many young & old people of color go through on an everyday basis. Starr's voice is what we need right now. Truly. (And probably will continue to need for future generations.
I grew up with a mixed mother, meanwhile me & my sister are white. My sister also has special needs. We get stared at a lot, for a variety of reasons that you can imagine. SO many times I was reading this, I heard my mom's voice saying some of the typical black parent things that Big Mav was saying to his kids. It was so hilarious & refreshing.
This book really is a coming-of-age story that not only manages to wrap up every conflict really naturally and beautifully, but the character development was INSANE. Every single character goes through some re-workings. I don't want to say too much, but I will say Big Mav's character development was perhaps my favorite.
I really don't know what else to say about this book without spoiling it, but READ IT. READ IT. READ IT. And here are some of my favorite (NON-SPOILER) quotes:
"Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing right." -page 154, Lisa
Mav: I want X to have it
Starr: Why?
Mav: You pay bills?
Starr:No
Mav; Then I ain't gotta answer that
-page 203
"Did I always laugh because I thought I had to? That's the problem. We let people stay stuff, and they say it so much it becomes okay to them and normal for us. What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?" -Starr, pg 252
" 'When I was growing up, your grandmother would do and say hurtful things when she was drunk, and apologize the next morning. At an early age I learned that people make mistakes, and you have to decide if their mistakes are bigger than your love for them.' " -Lisa, page 264
"They gave me the hate, and now I wanna fuck everybody, even if I'm not sure how." -Starr pg 389
"Fairy tale? No. But I'm not giving up on a better ending." -Starr, pg 443
"Yet I think it'll change one day. How? I don't know. When? I definitely don't know. Why? Because there will always be someone ready to fight. Maybe it's my turn." -Starr pg 443
I don't even know where to begin with how good this book is, how beautifully written, how real, how raw, how heavy yet so hilarious at times.
Okay, I'll start with what I think is the best part about this book and maybe why it should be mandatory reading for all kids- It frames a conversation about race in a way that is from the eyes of a teenage girl living in the digital age through Starr's thoughts, her conversations with Chris (her white boyfriend), her dad, her friends at both Williamson Prep and Garden Heights, we get a real voice speaking out about system racism, the struggles SO many young & old people of color go through on an everyday basis. Starr's voice is what we need right now. Truly. (And probably will continue to need for future generations.
I grew up with a mixed mother, meanwhile me & my sister are white. My sister also has special needs. We get stared at a lot, for a variety of reasons that you can imagine. SO many times I was reading this, I heard my mom's voice saying some of the typical black parent things that Big Mav was saying to his kids. It was so hilarious & refreshing.
This book really is a coming-of-age story that not only manages to wrap up every conflict really naturally and beautifully, but the character development was INSANE. Every single character goes through some re-workings. I don't want to say too much, but I will say Big Mav's character development was perhaps my favorite.
I really don't know what else to say about this book without spoiling it, but READ IT. READ IT. READ IT. And here are some of my favorite (NON-SPOILER) quotes:
"Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing right." -page 154, Lisa
Mav: I want X to have it
Starr: Why?
Mav: You pay bills?
Starr:No
Mav; Then I ain't gotta answer that
-page 203
"Did I always laugh because I thought I had to? That's the problem. We let people stay stuff, and they say it so much it becomes okay to them and normal for us. What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?" -Starr, pg 252
" 'When I was growing up, your grandmother would do and say hurtful things when she was drunk, and apologize the next morning. At an early age I learned that people make mistakes, and you have to decide if their mistakes are bigger than your love for them.' " -Lisa, page 264
"They gave me the hate, and now I wanna fuck everybody, even if I'm not sure how." -Starr pg 389
"Fairy tale? No. But I'm not giving up on a better ending." -Starr, pg 443
"Yet I think it'll change one day. How? I don't know. When? I definitely don't know. Why? Because there will always be someone ready to fight. Maybe it's my turn." -Starr pg 443
"The Hate U Give" explores themes of police violence, being Black in America, code-switching, and more, but in schools where the young adult novel is banned, those who had a hand in the decision cite that it's because of swear words.
Read More: https://www.thelist.com/1117204/the-real-reason-the-hate-u-give-became-a-banned-book/
Read More: https://www.thelist.com/1117204/the-real-reason-the-hate-u-give-became-a-banned-book/
challenging
emotional
informative
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:
Complicated
This was such a beautiful, honest and raw book. It really is an important book to read, so go read it if you haven't already!
emotional
reflective
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:
Complicated