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A review by stormywolf
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
5.0
I actually read this book a couple years ago, during my reading/reviewing hiatus. It was somewhat freeing, being able to read what I wanted without hyping up, defending, or analyzing my choices. I got through some good series that way. But I also know I took the easy way out when it came to this book. My previous review was 3 sentences, basically saying everyone should read it for its message. After the tumult of 2020, I know that wasn't enough. So here I am, back again, revisiting Starr, Khalil, and the now three-year-old story that still feels like it could happen tomorrow.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
So, before I devolve into more rants and tears, overall The Hate U Give is an important look at the world around us. It's not full of statistics, or historical research, but it does give readers a look at the hard truth that exists in American cities all over the country. Your own experiences may be far away from Starr's, mine certainly were, but isn't that the purpose of reading stories in the first place? While this may not be the kind of escape many are looking for, I felt some catharsis reading about some of the motivations behind the current protests as well as the hope to move forward. And I hope Starr's story can shine a little light in the darkness we're all struggling through right now.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
So, before I devolve into more rants and tears, overall The Hate U Give is an important look at the world around us. It's not full of statistics, or historical research, but it does give readers a look at the hard truth that exists in American cities all over the country. Your own experiences may be far away from Starr's, mine certainly were, but isn't that the purpose of reading stories in the first place? While this may not be the kind of escape many are looking for, I felt some catharsis reading about some of the motivations behind the current protests as well as the hope to move forward. And I hope Starr's story can shine a little light in the darkness we're all struggling through right now.