A review by mchaw
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

We read banned books club. I can’t believe we’ve come to this in our country. The story of a 16 year old black girl tells the tale of her friend getting shot by a cop 3 times in the back, unarmed, is banned. Heaven forbid people learn about the all too common injustices that black people and minorities face every day. 

There is nothing epic about this book. Nothing so out of the ordinary that it leaves you shocked. It’s just life. And it’s worth reading.
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