A review by taliatalksbooks
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

challenging emotional reflective tense fast-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

The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas has been on my shelf for a long time, and I’m so glad that I was finally able to read it. I really enjoyed the complexity of the plot and the realities that the characters had to face throughout the book. I think that in terms of education, this book easily demonstrates the way race relations, police brutality, and justice unfold in this country. Though this book is a few years old at this point, it still accurately portrays the harmful views many people in the U.S. still hold, and deconstructs them in an educational and eye-opening way. The only way to correct the injustices is to break the cycle, and this book points that out in many different instances. From racially insensitive comments, to outright murder, this book makes the cases where we, as a society, can learn and grow evident. The injustices pointed out by this book should enrage you, and it should make you even more angry that it is still happening in real life, not just on the page. I’m thankful for any book that can make me uncomfortable, because it is in the discomfort that we can learn and grow, which is why books like this are so important for all readers, regardless of identities. If you haven’t had a chance to read this book, I highly recommend giving it a read.
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