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A review by erikariehigano22
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
5.0
We explore the protagonist Starr Carter, a girl trapped between two worlds in her home at the hood of Garden Heights and attending school at Williamson in the 'white area'. She was involved in the murder of her childhood friend Khalid through police brutality--unfortunately a common occurrence within the Black/African-American community in America.
The book explores Starr's life and how she navigates it through her family, her friends, her community on top of the trauma from Khalid's death and the injustice.
I struggle to vocalise my thoughts on this book, but all I can say is IT'S A MUST READ! Every time I have to drop this book and get back to it again, I never struggle getting back into my reading rhythm. Angie Thomas's writing style is accessible for everyone, especially when Starr is in her natural self when she and her community use the African-American slang/lingo. This writing style had done wonders for representation to Black people and that is already commendable enough, not including the superb plot and unpacking of events!
This might be one of the best books I've read this year. You must read this! And I need to watch the movie adaptation.