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A review by plainpaige
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
Just a terrific book, I couldn't put it down. A very accessible read, and good insight to the reasons behind a lot of major societal issues, like police violence against marginalized people, the existence of gangs, the illegal drug trade, and more. Non-Black North Americans of all ages would surely benefit from reading this book, and hopefully grow some empathy and understanding from hearing the viewpoint of people that is underrepresented in the mainstream.
Graphic: Violence, Classism, Death, Police brutality, Murder, Toxic friendship, Grief, Racism, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Child death, Hate crime, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Cultural appropriation
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual content, Alcohol, Blood, Cultural appropriation, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Violence, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Addiction, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Medical content