Reviews

Viha jonka kylvät by Angie Thomas

ihavenoshelfcontrol's review against another edition

5.0

This is a book that everyone needs to read. Some people take safety and security for granted. Such an eye opening read.

julianareiner1's review against another edition

5.0

Incredible. This book is so captivating while being so informative and powerful. We all judge people based on stereotypes we “know” about them and this book highlights the importance of just how wrong we often are. I am inspired by Starr and this story. Highly recommend!

booktokbrie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

jaceshoney's review against another edition

5.0

This is a must read. Absolutely 5 stars

_loraine31's review against another edition

5.0

Brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared,Starr. It means you go even though you’re scared.

lyssey's review against another edition

emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

ethanme18's review against another edition

5.0

There's not enough words to describe how I loved this book. I've heard about the movie, but I never got around to ever watching it or reading the story. I'm really glad my class pushed us to read this. I think for high schoolers, and even adults, who haven't gotten into deeper social conversations, this is a must-read.

Character thoughts and other Notes:
* I related to Chris a lot of the time in terms of interracial relationships. I think for anyone who's struggling to communicate their emotions with the different cultural aspects of an interracial relationship, they'll be seen by Starr and Chris's relationship.
* DeVante and Seven were some of the best comedic relief. Their stories are gut wrenching and provide a comparison to the different paths Khalil was set for.
* Angie Thomas wrote this story from Starr's point of view so wonderfully. I found it particularly powerful that a theme of the book was other characters telling her to use her voice, especially when Black women's voices are undermined daily.
* Angie Thomas's final sentence in the acknowledgement made me sob, "Be roses that grow in the concrete."

(I guess I had enough words)

shannonpryor's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

tdsg06's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

cadypajarillo's review against another edition

5.0

I cried through many, many parts of this book. I felt the anger, the grief, the sorrow. This book is a reminder of strength & unity, that love will always conquer hate.
This book is for every Black voice that has been silenced & every Black life that has ended far too early.
Read this.