Reviews

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

anamustacho's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

I love Star's parents.

There is so much I love about this book. The ddiversity. The humor. The sad parts tha make you reflect. How it made mee feel heard and understood as someone from.an immigrant family and interracial parents.

The injustice. The justic and power of people, community.

Tbh I find this book very fitting for catholics. Naastenliefde. Forgiveness. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Addiction, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Blood, Death, Drug use, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Police brutality, Cursing, Drug abuse, Bullying, Grief, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, and War

marget's review against another edition

5.0

It has taken me several days to write this review. Not because I didn't like the book, or that I simply loved it, but more from the idea that it impacts you immensely. Hours have gone by, days have gone by and I am still thinking about this book and the content that is so apparently in your face when reading it.

Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this book. It may be uncomfortable to read at times, but you can't deny the impact this book will have on your life.

rowangazdewich's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective 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

4.0

sklus's review against another edition

5.0

Amazing book.

sierrav's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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

4.75

vimki's review against another edition

5.0

this is the most important book you will read in 2017. no doubt about it.

GOD I LOVED THIS BOOK. i learned so much. i loved the all characters, especially Starr. the message this book sends is so fucking powerful and strong. EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THIS BOOK.

Angie Thomas is a superstar. She is also the funniest, loveliest human ever!! i got the pleasure of meeting her on the 13th and i learned so much then too. i also laughed a whoooole lot more. i cannot WAIT to see what she writes next. love love love.

inluvwheartwrenchingbooks's review against another edition

dark emotional informative inspiring tense fast-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

2.0

eggjen's review against another edition

5.0

This book has gotten a lot of hype and in my opinion it deserves every ounce of it. Raw, emotional, important and surprisingly well balanced. Grab a box of tissues and hold on for the ride.

tashaseegmiller's review against another edition

5.0

This is a powerful book that immerses the reader in a complicated culture amplified by a horrible situation. But I think it is one that more people need to read, to understand. Thomas explores not only the horrific shooting of a black teen, but also the dangerous situations of abusive relationships, people trying to break the pattern of abuse and gang involvement, interracial relationships, and the nuanced fear and courage that can often arise from learning how to tell the truth.

Content warning for language.

bekaheg's review against another edition

dark hopeful informative inspiring tense

5.0