A review by ellenreadsbooks
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

The more I reflect on it, the more masterful I feel Thomas's characters are. The inner monologue of Starr navigates daily and systemic racism in ways that shed light for both sides to empathize and learn. Timely and instructive. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Police brutality