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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

saranies's review against another edition

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5.0

This book uses the young adult format to convey a timely and powerful story. The main character was realistic and beautifully written, and I found myself crying a few times in the middle when the enormity of what Starr was going through overwhelmed me.

SpoilerIt did feel that it wrapped up a little too simply: all the storylines finished at the same time, with a neat little bow on them. Everyone got the happiest ending that they could, but this is young adult and not adult so it didn't feel too out of place.

unworthy96's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny 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

3.0

neuroqueer_af's review against another edition

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5.0

This is a powerful book. You know how Harry Potter characters have a way of being deep enough to encapsulate the human condition in a way that is appropriate for a YA audience? That but about Black Lives Matter. You should read it.

barbaletta's review against another edition

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challenging emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

sylkekeizer's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring 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? No

4.0

lauren_emily_mayne's review against another edition

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5.0

Every single person needs to read this book.


Everything about it is thought-provoking and so so real. As someone that can never truly understand the hate that some people go through, this book hurt me so hard and it only gave me just a glimpse. I can never have enough words to explain the things this book made me feel, just that I think everyone needs to read it and try and imagine if this world was their life.

This book still surprised me too, the fact that Chris stayed there through it all, really made me happy that he wasn’t just made the bad guy because he was white. The fact that he stood up and protested and supported (tried to support best he could) Starr, shows that not everyone is inclined to act like the cop, and Hailey.

Starr is amazing and strong and so inspiring. The Carter family is strong and made me want to be a part of it even through the bad times. This book truly gave you a deeper look into how some people live their lives, and showed you that there is always more below the surface that everyone should make it a mission to be mindful of. And not just in similar circumstances, but everyone should always keep on their mind that people get treated differently all over the world, and people are always going through so much more then you could ever know.

This book moved me and I absolutely loved it.

paig35mith's review against another edition

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5.0

With this book I decided to do this one difference. I usually read a book and then if there's a movie out or coming out I watch it after. This almost always late to me being disappointed in the movie. I did it backwards this time. I loved the movie and loved the book. The movie stayed pretty true to the book and even though I knew what was going to happen the book was still able to make me feel everything I felt while watching the movie. Great read!

kashrae99's review against another edition

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dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad 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


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kathsia's review against another edition

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emotional 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? No

5.0

erinaclark's review against another edition

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5.0

I fished this in less than a day. Every single person should read this at least once in their lifetime.