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midnightrain717's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
melissam_1008's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? No
5.0
kghill002's review against another edition
5.0
This book is PHENOMENAL!!! This book is so so good! It will make you cry, laugh, feel angry, and heartbroken, and happy, and encouraged, and empowered, sometimes all at once. The book's message is extremely powerful and needs to be heard by all. Truly an amazing book that I am so glad I got to read.
sdelcharco's review against another edition
5.0
I wasn't sure about this one when I first started it but it pulled me into its orbit! I couldn't get enough! Now I want to read the prequel! EXCELLENT on audio.
drownedworld's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, THUG exceeds its pre-release hype. This is the first Must Read of 2017. Truly brilliant."
alice_adventures3570's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? No
3.75
ruekeyronay's review against another edition
3.0
Though this book was definitely entertaining and interesting, I found it to be a bit underwhelming.
The topic of #blacklivesmatter and cop brutality is one that has been talked about many times yet it still persists as clear as day. Now, The Hate U Give talked about all these important things and did it in a way that was simple and understandable, but it didn't give us anything new.
When different people write a book about the same topic, you expect the difference to be in their opinion, their perspective, their point of view. But Angie Thomas had nothing new to say, nothing more to add. It was the same thing we talk about, tweet about and see in the news. So, even though this book was funny and painful and hit the spot a few times, it didn't stand out at all.
And that's why this wasn't a memorable read for me.
The topic of #blacklivesmatter and cop brutality is one that has been talked about many times yet it still persists as clear as day. Now, The Hate U Give talked about all these important things and did it in a way that was simple and understandable, but it didn't give us anything new.
When different people write a book about the same topic, you expect the difference to be in their opinion, their perspective, their point of view. But Angie Thomas had nothing new to say, nothing more to add. It was the same thing we talk about, tweet about and see in the news. So, even though this book was funny and painful and hit the spot a few times, it didn't stand out at all.
And that's why this wasn't a memorable read for me.
magicallyshawna's review against another edition
5.0
Such a beautiful book filled with so much emotion
bonnarugala's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.75