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mozbolt's review against another edition
5.0
I can't even begin to describe how impacting this book is for me and for our society. Just incredible... read it, just read it.
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4/7
best book of 2017 I've read thus far, and completely life changing. It doesn't matter who you are or where you think you stand politically, please read this book. It inspires reader empathy and spits truth about social injustice in our country right now, which is SUCH a powerful combination, so many thanks to Angie Thomas for providing a debut novel with such mastery. I not only adored the main character Starr, but I laughed out loud and ugly-cried as I read this book. Thomas writes fear, courage, helplessness, dominance, injustice, unity, and reality in this novel, and I'm forever grateful that I have this book in my arsenal as a future teacher. ❤
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4/7
best book of 2017 I've read thus far, and completely life changing. It doesn't matter who you are or where you think you stand politically, please read this book. It inspires reader empathy and spits truth about social injustice in our country right now, which is SUCH a powerful combination, so many thanks to Angie Thomas for providing a debut novel with such mastery. I not only adored the main character Starr, but I laughed out loud and ugly-cried as I read this book. Thomas writes fear, courage, helplessness, dominance, injustice, unity, and reality in this novel, and I'm forever grateful that I have this book in my arsenal as a future teacher. ❤
junorad's review against another edition
5.0
I only have two words to describe this book:
Holy. Sh*t.
It was really an eye-opener for me and I feel like for a lot of other people, too. As a white girl, I never experienced police brutality. While I felt it was despicable and shouldn't go unpunished, I really didn't realize just how little the police cared about people they killed, especially people of colour. Although this was simply one story, I feel like it can be related to by anyone who's been through something similar or lives in fear of police brutality because of their skin colour. This book really made me angry at the justice system for genuinely not caring about the lives of these people who are killed at the hands of the cops. It also illustrates why people get so angry at the police - although just and fair police officers who want to make things better do exist, they are unfortunately outnumbered by the unjust and racist ones. And even if they are not racist, they have assumptions and will do anything to justify them. It also really clears up a lot of stereotypes about people living in "ghettos." There are a lot of poor black communities in America because they're less likely to be hired, therefore less likely to earn a living legally. This revelation was really a slap in the face because it's true to the world we live in today. Although things are better than they were 50 years ago, we still can't say with confidence that they're good. This book is really an eye opener to anyone who would read it, and I think anyone and everyone should read it, no matter what.
Holy. Sh*t.
It was really an eye-opener for me and I feel like for a lot of other people, too. As a white girl, I never experienced police brutality. While I felt it was despicable and shouldn't go unpunished, I really didn't realize just how little the police cared about people they killed, especially people of colour. Although this was simply one story, I feel like it can be related to by anyone who's been through something similar or lives in fear of police brutality because of their skin colour. This book really made me angry at the justice system for genuinely not caring about the lives of these people who are killed at the hands of the cops. It also illustrates why people get so angry at the police - although just and fair police officers who want to make things better do exist, they are unfortunately outnumbered by the unjust and racist ones. And even if they are not racist, they have assumptions and will do anything to justify them. It also really clears up a lot of stereotypes about people living in "ghettos." There are a lot of poor black communities in America because they're less likely to be hired, therefore less likely to earn a living legally. This revelation was really a slap in the face because it's true to the world we live in today. Although things are better than they were 50 years ago, we still can't say with confidence that they're good. This book is really an eye opener to anyone who would read it, and I think anyone and everyone should read it, no matter what.
emmarena's review against another edition
4.0
So relevant, real, and unputdownable. A powerful book that would be an excellent read for anyone.
I appreciated, too, the messages of hope throughout: no matter what is going wrong, never stop doing right; there is power in being authentically you; your voice matters and you should use it; and cycles of poverty, violence, racism, and misunderstanding can be broken.
The characters are rich and developed, the story is believable and gut-wrenching, and the messages are moving. If you haven’t yet read it — pick it up this week!
I appreciated, too, the messages of hope throughout: no matter what is going wrong, never stop doing right; there is power in being authentically you; your voice matters and you should use it; and cycles of poverty, violence, racism, and misunderstanding can be broken.
The characters are rich and developed, the story is believable and gut-wrenching, and the messages are moving. If you haven’t yet read it — pick it up this week!
sushcore's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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? N/A
3.75
abroadwaytaco's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.75
alexisgurr's review against another edition
5.0
Poignant, relatable, and a necessary discussion to have. My students loved this book. My goal was that they see themselves, voiceless in impossible situations, and they become empowered to speak out in their own situations. Literature does not have to be old and boring to be worthy of classroom study, and it is a disservice many teachers are guilty of. I love that this book points out issues without making the argument that police officers are evil pigs. It does not divide. We are all people, terrified and ill equipt to deal with bias. We can't ignore it, or allow the injustice to continue. This book is well written and honest, reflecting current youth culture exceptionally well.
sarahastrid3's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know the last time I cried while reading a book. Seriously this might be the first one. I know I'm not the target demographic for this, and tbh I heard about it while reading Saving The Cat. I totally missed the boat when it came out and the movie. What is most sad is 3 years after publication it is relevant as ever.
I'm also not about to act as if I didn't have to look a lot of things up including dabbing. I learned a lot. I learned that Kacey and JoJo were part of Jodeci. (not in the book, but since two characters were named after Jodeci members I had to look the group up.)
I'm also not about to act as if I didn't have to look a lot of things up including dabbing. I learned a lot. I learned that Kacey and JoJo were part of Jodeci. (not in the book, but since two characters were named after Jodeci members I had to look the group up.)
damne's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
lilysmomm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
enchantingreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
The Hate U Give, really made me mad, angry, sad, and so many other different emotions. I will never like or understand why Officer One-Fifteen was never charged. He should have been, because he was in no actual danger. Khalil was not even was not even reaching into his door, he was checking to see if Starr was okay. Officer One-Fifteen shot Khalil 3 times. Then 5e officer turned around and pointed the gun at Starr, until backup arrived and she held her best friend as he died.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Police brutality