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4.58 AVERAGE
4.58 AVERAGE
This book is so important and should be read by everyone. But it is not only important, it is really, really good. Angie Thomas captures the complexities of family and friendships, as one teenage girl tries to navigate the aftermath of her friend being fatally shot by a police officer. It tackles racism head-on, and Starr is a sympathetic and well-developed character. The other characters are great too-- Maverick, Lisa, Seven, Sekani, Khalil, Kenya, Maya, Chris. I would recommend this for everyone.
What a powerful book.
I am so happy to have read this and connected with a story as a minority.
Thank you so much, Angie Thomas, for this book. I'm so glad it gets the recognition it truly deserves.
I am so happy to have read this and connected with a story as a minority.
Thank you so much, Angie Thomas, for this book. I'm so glad it gets the recognition it truly deserves.
Such a great book, and a great perspective for someone who is usually on the outside looking in on similar situations.
emotional
reflective
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:
Complicated
Easily became my favorite book I've ever read. And I could have kept reading about Starr's life for another 444 pages. I cried throughout the story, but I cried hardest at the end when it was over because I didnt want it to end.
Now more than ever, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is a must-read. If it isn't already, I can see it being the '1984'' of the future, read and taught in schools everywhere. History is being made and I truly believe this book will go down alongside it .
I listened to The Hate U Give in audiobook form and not even halfway through knew I was going to have to buy it in physical form as well. I definitely think both versions will give something a bit more to the story (as I'm terrible at listening at times since I knit while I listen to audiobooks) and want to be able take everything thing in as I was bound to miss some parts. But Bahni Turpin's voice was incredibly powerful as Starr Carter and the supporting cast/characters, and there was so much emotion that I don't think reading in a book would have been the same.
The Hate U Give is at times heartbreaking, infuriating, funny, warm, and blood-pumping but most of all, it's real.
"If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention."
I listened to The Hate U Give in audiobook form and not even halfway through knew I was going to have to buy it in physical form as well. I definitely think both versions will give something a bit more to the story (as I'm terrible at listening at times since I knit while I listen to audiobooks) and want to be able take everything thing in as I was bound to miss some parts. But Bahni Turpin's voice was incredibly powerful as Starr Carter and the supporting cast/characters, and there was so much emotion that I don't think reading in a book would have been the same.
The Hate U Give is at times heartbreaking, infuriating, funny, warm, and blood-pumping but most of all, it's real.
"If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention."
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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
Un romanzo necessario che non è solo una storia, ma qualcosa che accade quotidianamente. La brutalità delle forze dell'ordine, il razzismo sistemico che loro, insieme a politici e potenti e persone comuni, portano avanti ogni giorno, non è qualcosa che si può ignorare. Basta andare a una stazione, in un quartiere popolare, su un bus: la verità è davanti ai nostri occhi, siamo noi a scegliere se guardarla o meno. Starr ci spinge ad aprire le palpebre, sforzare la vista, guardare al di là della realtà che abitiamo per entrare in un'altra, quella vera.
Angie Thomas descrive il tutto attraverso gli occhi di una ragazzina: con innocenza, spensieratezza a volte, e con la rabbia che consuma le ossa e crea quel groppo in gola che non se ne va, nemmeno quando chiudi il libro. Perché la storia di Starr potrà anche essere finita, ma c'è ancora tutto il mondo fuori a raccontare.
Angie Thomas descrive il tutto attraverso gli occhi di una ragazzina: con innocenza, spensieratezza a volte, e con la rabbia che consuma le ossa e crea quel groppo in gola che non se ne va, nemmeno quando chiudi il libro. Perché la storia di Starr potrà anche essere finita, ma c'è ancora tutto il mondo fuori a raccontare.
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
The Hate U Give - THUG
Just like how Tupac is still relevant this book remains relevant even to this current day even more so with the police brutality issues, the peaceful protests, and marches for black lives.
“What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?”
One of the most captivating, heartwrenching books I've read that have brought me to tears from time to time. The tensions of confrontation and the silencing of outspoken words were breathtaking. It's also very frustrating as I know very well that the change Starr is looking towards in the future will one day come but slowly. We will always have people like Hailey being racist and we will always have the underlying problems of drugs and corrupt society. Still, there's also always someone willing to bring out their weapon, their voice, to speak out against those that try to silence them.
PS. I love Chris for all he is by treating her right and being so open to listen and understand. We need to be more like him in being willing to talk and understand rationally rather than be swayed by the opinions of others, pushing their own agenda onto others, and carelessly "joking" about matters that aren't jokes like Hailey.
Just like how Tupac is still relevant this book remains relevant even to this current day even more so with the police brutality issues, the peaceful protests, and marches for black lives.
“What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?”
One of the most captivating, heartwrenching books I've read that have brought me to tears from time to time. The tensions of confrontation and the silencing of outspoken words were breathtaking. It's also very frustrating as I know very well that the change Starr is looking towards in the future will one day come but slowly. We will always have people like Hailey being racist and we will always have the underlying problems of drugs and corrupt society. Still, there's also always someone willing to bring out their weapon, their voice, to speak out against those that try to silence them.
PS. I love Chris for all he is by treating her right and being so open to listen and understand. We need to be more like him in being willing to talk and understand rationally rather than be swayed by the opinions of others, pushing their own agenda onto others, and carelessly "joking" about matters that aren't jokes like Hailey.