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4.42 AVERAGE
4.42 AVERAGE
3.5 stars if I could- loved the backstory and context provided for The Hate U Give. It was a fairly quick read.
“Men ain’t supposed to cry. We supposed to be strong enough to carry our boulders and everyone else’s.”
“‘Son, one of the biggest lies ever told is that Black men don’t feel emotions. Guess it’s easier to not see us as human when you think we’re heartless. Fact of the matter is, we feel things. Hurt, pain, sadness, all of it. We got a right to show them feelings as much as anybody else.’”
I have read The Hate U Give before and I LOVED it, but I recommend reading this one after it, even though it is a prequel. It just made all the pieces from the first book fit into place more.
This book follows Maverick Carter, a Black teenager growing up in an unjust city where police brutality, racism, and gangs run wild. He struggles with finding himself and who he wants to be as he is influenced by others around him. The depiction of toxic masculinity, especially with a young Black man as the main character, was deeply moving.
This book tackled many serious issues in an emotional and tragic way, but just like with THUG, Angie Thomas delivers a story that resonates with the reader and makes them feel for the character, no matter the color of their skin or the experiences they have faced.
“‘Son, one of the biggest lies ever told is that Black men don’t feel emotions. Guess it’s easier to not see us as human when you think we’re heartless. Fact of the matter is, we feel things. Hurt, pain, sadness, all of it. We got a right to show them feelings as much as anybody else.’”
I have read The Hate U Give before and I LOVED it, but I recommend reading this one after it, even though it is a prequel. It just made all the pieces from the first book fit into place more.
This book follows Maverick Carter, a Black teenager growing up in an unjust city where police brutality, racism, and gangs run wild. He struggles with finding himself and who he wants to be as he is influenced by others around him. The depiction of toxic masculinity, especially with a young Black man as the main character, was deeply moving.
This book tackled many serious issues in an emotional and tragic way, but just like with THUG, Angie Thomas delivers a story that resonates with the reader and makes them feel for the character, no matter the color of their skin or the experiences they have faced.
Fave Line: “Son, one of the biggest lies ever told is that black men don’t feel emotions. Guess it’s easier not to see us as human when you think we are heartless.”
Genre: YA Realistic Fiction
Synopsis:
Maverick is trying to navigate his way through not only life but also high school while having many odds stacked against him. A dad in prison, a mom who works nonstop to try and make ends meet, The neighborhood gang that but he belongs to, unexpected deaths, and new additions to the family.
Will he be able to stay true to himself or will he fall into the cycle that many teens him his neighborhood do?
Rating:
5/5 ⭐️s
I am often very cautious when reading a prequel to a book. Once again Angie Thomas hit this out of the park. After reading Concrete Rose and knowing Maverick’s story it brings a whole new perspective to him in The Hate U Give. Now I need to re-read the first book…
Genre: YA Realistic Fiction
Synopsis:
Maverick is trying to navigate his way through not only life but also high school while having many odds stacked against him. A dad in prison, a mom who works nonstop to try and make ends meet, The neighborhood gang that but he belongs to, unexpected deaths, and new additions to the family.
Will he be able to stay true to himself or will he fall into the cycle that many teens him his neighborhood do?
Rating:
5/5 ⭐️s
I am often very cautious when reading a prequel to a book. Once again Angie Thomas hit this out of the park. After reading Concrete Rose and knowing Maverick’s story it brings a whole new perspective to him in The Hate U Give. Now I need to re-read the first book…
Angie Thomas has a habit of breaking my heart and I am so here for it.
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
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
Excellent portrayal of a teenage father-Maverick is a high school student, a son, an employee, a gang member, and so much more. He's under incredible pressure from all directions now, and looks back to his carefree "youth" with new appreciation. He makes mistakes, but he also becomes more responsible, juggling parenthood and providing for his family. What will become of Maverick-will he ever escape the cycle of retribution and prison? An unflinching look at the love of a father for his child, a teenager with way too many responsibilities, a young man trying to figure out who he wants to be. If you've read The Hate U Give, you know how Maverick's story turns out.
inspiring
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:
Yes
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
Loved Hate u Give. Enjoyed this back story but overall this one's just ok.