0livia_h's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ayshin's review against another edition
5.0
"The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas is a thought-provoking, emotional roller coaster of a story.
This is something worth reading as it talks about something real.
Starr Carter experiences what many young minority girls go through when faced with oppression from the police. Starr re-evaluates who her true friends are as she goes through a journey of re-assessing who she is when faced with a murder of a friend. A police officer who is supposed to protect any community at all costs gets off scot free, the consequences are of that affects the minority so much more than the police officers.
Angie Thomas wrote an amazingly well-written story that made me cry, laugh, and smile throughout the story as it progresses on themes that needs to be addressed by speaking up as staying silent has its own consequences to all parties.
This is something worth reading as it talks about something real.
Starr Carter experiences what many young minority girls go through when faced with oppression from the police. Starr re-evaluates who her true friends are as she goes through a journey of re-assessing who she is when faced with a murder of a friend. A police officer who is supposed to protect any community at all costs gets off scot free, the consequences are of that affects the minority so much more than the police officers.
Angie Thomas wrote an amazingly well-written story that made me cry, laugh, and smile throughout the story as it progresses on themes that needs to be addressed by speaking up as staying silent has its own consequences to all parties.
ktxx22's review against another edition
5.0
This book has changed my life. This book did more for me than I think I can put down in a review or even say. For me reading is always about entertainment, but it’s also about education. I love it when a book educated me. Whether that’s a new word, a new viewpoint, or a new thought process. I love it when my thoughts on things are challenged and I love it even more when they are changed. This book helped me. And I will be forever grateful for the new perspective and outlook on life. This book not only is valid and present in today’s world, but it’s also one of the most beautiful examples of family life that I’ve ever read. I don’t read YA and I was hesitant to read this, but this book is relatable to anyone. 5/5 easy.
The audiobook is also spectacular. The narrator knocks this outta the park. HIGHLY recommend that format.
The audiobook is also spectacular. The narrator knocks this outta the park. HIGHLY recommend that format.
ally1135's review against another edition
4.0
This book is really a 4.5 star rating. I really loved it, despite how much it hurt to read. What an incredible depiction of the sad state of our world. I did not expect to like this, but I was so deeply moved that I will absolutely recommend this to anyone, ever. Speechless.
ob_ledbetter's review against another edition
5.0
SO good. It reads like a fiction version of The New Jim Crow. Highly recommend
aaron_j136's review against another edition
5.0
This book definitely left a mark in my heart. This was important and amazing. I loved it.
milkshakevoid's review against another edition
5.0
This is the most influential book I've ever read about what it's like to be Black or a Minority. It's incredibly moving, gut wrenching, powerful, and I wish I could make everyone read it. This is the kind of book that makes me wish reading was mandatory as an adult the way it was in school. All the people in my life who should read this, will never voluntarily read this, and that hurts and is telling in and of itself.
Thank you Angie Thomas for creating this masterpiece.
Thank you Angie Thomas for creating this masterpiece.
gayusbooks's review against another edition
4.0
4 1/2 stars
A beautiful book that deals with a serious subject matter in a heartwarming way.
The thing that I loved most about the novel is the beautiful portrayal of family. People make mistakes but that doesn't hold them back from loving each other unconditionally. The children are not stereotypical angsty teenagers. They absolutely love their parents and each other. The elder brother is not a rebel,drug addict, angry young man who is in constant conflict with his father. Instead he loves and cares about his Dad and loves his stepmother as his own & is always there for his siblings.
Starr is a sorted,level headed girl who, in spite of the troubles and trauma in her past, always sees the bright side of life. Her parents are her OTP and her Dad her true hero.
Every single relationship(excluding a few minor ones) concerning the protagonists are pure and filled with love. The relationship between Starr and Chris is developed so beautifully. Their's is a relationship that is mature and understanding and a hundred times better than a lot of other popular YA couples.
I really loved reading this one.
A beautiful book that deals with a serious subject matter in a heartwarming way.
The thing that I loved most about the novel is the beautiful portrayal of family. People make mistakes but that doesn't hold them back from loving each other unconditionally. The children are not stereotypical angsty teenagers. They absolutely love their parents and each other. The elder brother is not a rebel,drug addict, angry young man who is in constant conflict with his father. Instead he loves and cares about his Dad and loves his stepmother as his own & is always there for his siblings.
Starr is a sorted,level headed girl who, in spite of the troubles and trauma in her past, always sees the bright side of life. Her parents are her OTP and her Dad her true hero.
Every single relationship(excluding a few minor ones) concerning the protagonists are pure and filled with love. The relationship between Starr and Chris is developed so beautifully. Their's is a relationship that is mature and understanding and a hundred times better than a lot of other popular YA couples.
I really loved reading this one.
katreadsalot's review against another edition
5.0
This book was incredible and the narrator brought it to life. Truly, the audio was amazing. This book has been on my mind for the last several days, and I hope it always stays with me. Thomas brought Garden Heights to life before my eyes through her incredible writing and powerful storytelling. I loved all of the characters. I was rooting for Star of course, but her family and friends were full of fascinating characters with stories of their own (Sekani, Nana, Chris, Big Mav, Uncle Carlos, Goon). I would read a book about each of them. I couldn't put it down.