A review by kazzarreads
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

This book is what I'd classify as an 'important read'. It shines a light on systemic racism and police brutality. The perspective of 16-year-old Starr and the pressure to live across two different worlds, provides some understanding to the issues facing many communities that I will never experience. Well worth a read. Even though this is fiction, it is firmly rooted in the realities of gangs, gun violence and drug dealers.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Violence, and Police brutality

This book is what I'd classify as an 'important read'. It shines a light on systemic racism and police brutality. The perspective of 16-year-old Starr and the pressure to live across two different worlds, provides some understanding to the issues facing many communities that I will never experience. Well worth a read. Even though this is fiction it is firmly rooted in the realities of gangs, gun violence and drug dealers.