braileyh's review against another edition
5.0
Book 15: “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas. As a teacher, this was very eye opening to me because I teach a lot of minority students. It was a great example of a teenager’s perspective of what is going on in our country today. I loved that even though the cop in this story was guilty, that the author didn’t paint a message to hate all cops. She stated multiple times that “not all cops are bad just like not all blacks are thugs and gangbangers”. With this being a very popular book/movie right now, I really enjoyed it and thought it had a good message.
kathiggscoulthard's review against another edition
5.0
The Hate You GIve is a powerful story that explores how one family addresses the complexity of the Black LIves Matter movement. As the sister of a student who is killed by a police officer, Starr is understandably angry. Starr understands that retribution will only fuel the flames of hatred and fear that caused the shooting in the first place and seeks a way to speak out for true change.
the_b00kreader's review against another edition
5.0
Woah! This book is something! I absolutely loved it! I feel like it helps you understand what life was (some places still is) like for black people.
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It gave you a better understanding about how they felt and how unfairly they were treated.
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This is a very inspirational book and I would definitely pick up her other book! (On The Come Up)
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It gave you a better understanding about how they felt and how unfairly they were treated.
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This is a very inspirational book and I would definitely pick up her other book! (On The Come Up)
isaiconica's review against another edition
5.0
La reseña para más adelante, pero puedo avanzar que me ha encantado y que es un libro muy necesario.
carlq's review against another edition
5.0
“I can't change where I come from or what I've been through, so why should I be ashamed of what makes me, me?”
― Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
An unexpectedly powerful and important read that both gives an valuable message whilst offering a new (To me at least) and interesting perspective managing to do so in a very engaging and non-overbearing way.
The book does not shy away from addressing many important topics that are hugely relevant to all of us today. Racism, Culture, Institutional fear, Representation, Media and Family all play an important role in the book, balanced between both questioning their place in society and embracing their importance but manages to also keep the heart of the characters at the forefront of the story.
I first heard of the book from a Tweet by John Green, and fans of his books and Nerdfighteria in general will love reading this book. Character and character relationships, friendships and questions are what drive the story.
Overall a fantastic read, that leaves you with powerful, thought provoking messages.
― Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
An unexpectedly powerful and important read that both gives an valuable message whilst offering a new (To me at least) and interesting perspective managing to do so in a very engaging and non-overbearing way.
The book does not shy away from addressing many important topics that are hugely relevant to all of us today. Racism, Culture, Institutional fear, Representation, Media and Family all play an important role in the book, balanced between both questioning their place in society and embracing their importance but manages to also keep the heart of the characters at the forefront of the story.
I first heard of the book from a Tweet by John Green, and fans of his books and Nerdfighteria in general will love reading this book. Character and character relationships, friendships and questions are what drive the story.
Overall a fantastic read, that leaves you with powerful, thought provoking messages.
jcplunkette's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
klara1's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
ashsarra's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0