A review by androvoid_ley
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-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

Definitely a must-read. To be honest, I started reading the book some time in 2021 and it kinda put me in a reading slump despite the fact that I loved the book. I picked it back up a few days ago and flew through the last half. 
This book helped me, a white European, understand the struggles of POC in the US a little more. It also gave me hope that things will change and will get better someday. 
Starr's struggles to speak out on certain things, finding the courage and also power in fighting for her people, friends and family, sort of reminds me of myself a few years ago and still a little bit now. When she realized that she cannot change who she is or where she's from but she can change something about how people like her get treated by police and government etc., it made me pretty emotional ngl.


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