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Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Kha ...more
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Kha ...more
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When you're reading books like The Hate U Give, you're reading someone's decision against silence.
This book has made me feel every single possible emotion at the same time. It was truly incredible and I have SO MUCH to say about it I wish I could actually just send everyone a howler containing the entire script of this book instead.
In all honesty, The Hate U Give has made me realize just how simp ...more
This book has made me feel every single possible emotion at the same time. It was truly incredible and I have SO MUCH to say about it I wish I could actually just send everyone a howler containing the entire script of this book instead.
“What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?”
In all honesty, The Hate U Give has made me realize just how simp ...more
The truth casts a shadow over the kitchen—people like us in situations like this become hashtags, but they rarely get justice. I think we all wait for that one time though, that one time when it ends right.
Maybe this can be it.
There are those books that are important and timely, worthy of reading because of the social and/or political message that they send. They fill a gap in the market; they make waves. They need to exist. And there are other books that are well-written, emotionally-charge ...more
This is a MUST READ for 2017 releases.
I absolutely adored this book. I truly don't feel like it has a single flaw. Every topic addressed was approach so wonderfully and did not hold back. If you're looking for a diverse read that stands out amongst most YA, The Hate U Give is the book for you.
I love Starr Carter so much. She's honestly such an inspiration to girls looking to find their voice. She is resilient, authentic, and everything we need in adolescents today. Although she is not comple ...more
I absolutely adored this book. I truly don't feel like it has a single flaw. Every topic addressed was approach so wonderfully and did not hold back. If you're looking for a diverse read that stands out amongst most YA, The Hate U Give is the book for you.
I love Starr Carter so much. She's honestly such an inspiration to girls looking to find their voice. She is resilient, authentic, and everything we need in adolescents today. Although she is not comple ...more
“What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?”
Every white person on this planet needs to read this book.
"Lack of opportunities. Corporate America don't bring jobs to our communities, and they damn sure ain't quick to hire us. Then, even if you do have a high school diploma, so many schools in our neighbourhoods don't prepare us well enough. Our schools don't get the resources to equip you. It's easier to find some crack than it is to find a good ...more
Every white person on this planet needs to read this book.
"Lack of opportunities. Corporate America don't bring jobs to our communities, and they damn sure ain't quick to hire us. Then, even if you do have a high school diploma, so many schools in our neighbourhoods don't prepare us well enough. Our schools don't get the resources to equip you. It's easier to find some crack than it is to find a good ...more
This was such a heartbreakingly honest account of what is happening in America right now. As a white reader, the experience this story affords its readers cannot be taken for granted. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this book takes you into the heart of Garden Heights after the main character has witnessed the wrongful murder of her best friend Khalil by a police officers. Being Canadian, as well as being white, I have the privilege of not having to deal with any of the things Starr
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Privilege is invisible to those who have it
4.5/5 ⭐
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CONFESSION: I saw this book, I liked its cover, but when I read the synopsis I was like “…uhm…I don’t really think this is my type of book”. But I added it to my TBR pile and forgot about its existence.
But here we are now.
The Hate U Give. That stands for THUG, right? Well, it does because Tu ...more
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“At an early age I learned that people make mistakes, and you have to decide if their mistakes are bigger than your love for them.”
CONFESSION: I saw this book, I liked its cover, but when I read the synopsis I was like “…uhm…I don’t really think this is my type of book”. But I added it to my TBR pile and forgot about its existence.
But here we are now.
The Hate U Give. That stands for THUG, right? Well, it does because Tu ...more
I was not emotionally prepared for this book.
Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing right.
I'm stunned. This book was stunning. I think I've been ruined for all other books for the time being.
What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?
YouTube | Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Snapchat @miranda_reads ...more
I don’t know if I can say anything about this book that hasn’t been said before, and better.
Sometimes, a book transcends the typical criteria for a rating or review. It’s not the plot, or prose, or characters that count, but the story itself. The sheer significance of the work negates any need to dwell on the details that tend to make a book what it is.
This is the best example of that phenomenon I can think of.
This is a story of unreal importance that came out exactly when it was needed and made ...more
Sometimes, a book transcends the typical criteria for a rating or review. It’s not the plot, or prose, or characters that count, but the story itself. The sheer significance of the work negates any need to dwell on the details that tend to make a book what it is.
This is the best example of that phenomenon I can think of.
This is a story of unreal importance that came out exactly when it was needed and made ...more
A thoughtful, honest and fantastic book. One of 2017's shining stars for sure. Highly, highly recommend.
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It has taken me a long while to compose this review, because this book is the most powerful book I've ever read. It is important, educational, and happening in our world right now as you're reading this review. If you can only read one book in 2017, please pick this one.
This book is inspired by the #BlackLivesMatter movement, where sixteen-year-old Starr witnesses her best friend, who is an unarmed black boy, be killed by a police officer. Starr is scared to speak up, constantly battling what t ...more
This book is inspired by the #BlackLivesMatter movement, where sixteen-year-old Starr witnesses her best friend, who is an unarmed black boy, be killed by a police officer. Starr is scared to speak up, constantly battling what t ...more
Wow. Just wow.
In my life so far, I've had the opportunity to experience many different things, but there are certain things I'll never get/have to experience. For example, I'll never experience childbirth, not that I'm complaining, although I once had a cortisone shot in my hip flexor, and my orthopedist said she thought those hurt just as badly. (You can debate on that.)
I'm also fortunate enough that I'll never have to worry about the police viewing me as a threat as soon as they see me, just b ...more
In my life so far, I've had the opportunity to experience many different things, but there are certain things I'll never get/have to experience. For example, I'll never experience childbirth, not that I'm complaining, although I once had a cortisone shot in my hip flexor, and my orthopedist said she thought those hurt just as badly. (You can debate on that.)
I'm also fortunate enough that I'll never have to worry about the police viewing me as a threat as soon as they see me, just b ...more
This is one of the best audiobooks I've listened to all year. If you are considering reading this one, listen to it. You wont regret it.
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Audiobook: A VERY NON-TRADITIONAL REVIEW: - just sharing....not really a review...
My typical days are like boot camp lately -walking between 7-10 miles a day -PLUS an hour circuit weight resistance class ( 4 mile walk to class from my house) -- then I often walk to a cafe - eat & drink something - check-in with Goodreads -- try to touch base with this community- a few 'one-on- one' chatting exchanges--during my sitting break.
Sometimes I try to talk into the phone while I walk. Typos exposed!
Be ...more
My typical days are like boot camp lately -walking between 7-10 miles a day -PLUS an hour circuit weight resistance class ( 4 mile walk to class from my house) -- then I often walk to a cafe - eat & drink something - check-in with Goodreads -- try to touch base with this community- a few 'one-on- one' chatting exchanges--during my sitting break.
Sometimes I try to talk into the phone while I walk. Typos exposed!
Be ...more
When you read a 444 page book in one day bc you can’t put it down. Powerful.
Yeah, I don’t think I can write a review for this one other than to say everyone (of a certain age/maturity) should read this. Poignant, important and timely.
Yeah, I don’t think I can write a review for this one other than to say everyone (of a certain age/maturity) should read this. Poignant, important and timely.
congratulations, 2017 goodreads choice winner in both best YA fiction AND best debut goodreads author!!
i rarely read realistic YA - if i’m going to read YA, i prefer fantasy or survival stuff where teens are in peril. but this was recommended to me by too many people to put aside "for later,” and while there are plenty of teens in peril, this sure ain’t fantasy.
it earns every one of its rave reviews; it’s an important, timely book that doesn’t feel as though it was thrown together in order to c ...more
i rarely read realistic YA - if i’m going to read YA, i prefer fantasy or survival stuff where teens are in peril. but this was recommended to me by too many people to put aside "for later,” and while there are plenty of teens in peril, this sure ain’t fantasy.
it earns every one of its rave reviews; it’s an important, timely book that doesn’t feel as though it was thrown together in order to c ...more
Mar 09, 2020
Virginia Ronan ♥ Herondale ♥
rated it
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review of another edition
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”Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
- Martin Luther King Jr.
If you ask me there is no quote that would describe the essence of “The Hate U Give” better than this one. Heaven knows, to speak up for yourself and your beliefs is never easy, but if you don’t do it your voice won’t be heard and things will continue to go on the way they were before.
It’s a lesson our heroine Starr learns the hard way and it’s a more than just important lesson as well.
”I always ...more
- Martin Luther King Jr.
If you ask me there is no quote that would describe the essence of “The Hate U Give” better than this one. Heaven knows, to speak up for yourself and your beliefs is never easy, but if you don’t do it your voice won’t be heard and things will continue to go on the way they were before.
It’s a lesson our heroine Starr learns the hard way and it’s a more than just important lesson as well.
”I always ...more
"We are with you not against you
We only hope you got the common sense to
Realize we're unified
And realize we are here to back you
And not let anybody else attack you
So you know we're on your side
We're unified"
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Hate That U Give is an important story about humanity. As much as we think life is "us against them" it is really "us against us". Across all races there are good and bad people, wise and reckless decisions are made, opinions formulated, etc. But, in the end, th ...more
We only hope you got the common sense to
Realize we're unified
And realize we are here to back you
And not let anybody else attack you
So you know we're on your side
We're unified"
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Hate That U Give is an important story about humanity. As much as we think life is "us against them" it is really "us against us". Across all races there are good and bad people, wise and reckless decisions are made, opinions formulated, etc. But, in the end, th ...more
More like a 4.5 :).
I loved this book so much. It made me see things from a different perspective. It educated me.
I loved this book so much. It made me see things from a different perspective. It educated me.
Wow, what an amazing book
Watch my video review here: https://youtu.be/ZtwrVrPeAIw ...more
Watch my video review here: https://youtu.be/ZtwrVrPeAIw ...more
Wow. This book was phenomenal. it completely lived up to the hype.
I have a lot of thoughts on this so here they are (keep in mind this is coming from an Asian American from the Bay Area):
I loved how educational it was. It really made you understand the Black Lives Matter movement and the reality of it. It hit every single point and put you right in the middle of it.
I also liked how Angie Thomas made brought up big points in really subtle ways. For example, “Funny how it works with white kids th ...more
I have a lot of thoughts on this so here they are (keep in mind this is coming from an Asian American from the Bay Area):
I loved how educational it was. It really made you understand the Black Lives Matter movement and the reality of it. It hit every single point and put you right in the middle of it.
I also liked how Angie Thomas made brought up big points in really subtle ways. For example, “Funny how it works with white kids th ...more
What can you say when you've read the book of the year, and one of the books of the decade? That's what most people would say. I am going by the consensus. Personally, I didn't think this book is a masterpeice. I still don't, after some headscratching. This book is good, but is it 'To Kill a Mockingbird' good?
I don't think so. There are some glitches in the book. There is an unnecessary mystery, where for the most part we don't know what really happened to Starr's friend. But as you see, I gave ...more
I don't think so. There are some glitches in the book. There is an unnecessary mystery, where for the most part we don't know what really happened to Starr's friend. But as you see, I gave ...more
Edit: I am removing this review as well as the star rating. In the wake of recent events I have realized that I was (and still am) incredibly uneducated about racial issues in the US and honestly should not be sharing an opinion on something I do not understand. I am ashamed and embarrassed that it took something like this to happen for me to realize that. None of this is about me and this review is probably pretty inconsequential in the larger scheme of things, but I simply do not feel comforta
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While attending a house party over Spring break, high schooler, Starr Carter, runs into her childhood best friend, Khalil.
They haven't seen each other in a while and Starr is happy to have the chance to catch up with him. They used to be real close, but drifted apart once Starr started attending a private school out of their neighborhood.
After a violent incident erupts, Khalil offers to give Starr a ride home, which she accepts. On the way, they get pulled over.
A nightmarish scene then plays ...more
They haven't seen each other in a while and Starr is happy to have the chance to catch up with him. They used to be real close, but drifted apart once Starr started attending a private school out of their neighborhood.
After a violent incident erupts, Khalil offers to give Starr a ride home, which she accepts. On the way, they get pulled over.
A nightmarish scene then plays ...more
After reading this book, I can certainly see what all the uproar is about. 'The Hate U Give' addresses the very sensitive issues of race relations and police brutality in a time when the nation is torn over these issues. Most of my friends are at one extreme or the other when it comes to the #Blacklivesmatter movement. Since I don't want to incite an online mobbing, I'm going to do my best to avoid that movement specifically, while sharing my thoughts and opinions on this wonderful book.
First of ...more
First of ...more
Wow, talk about a book that can hit you with every emotion possible. Starr's character was so well written that every time she had to interact with her high school friends I cringed at their responses. This is an incredibly powerful book, not just for its political message but for the internal conflict Starr is struggling with. The story was so much deeper than that initial conflict, it really dug into who Starr is and why she feels guilty even though the reader is screaming at the pages "You ha
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I don't think another book will be as good as this in a very long time to come.
I am so happy right now... because it feels like I have found a missing piece I didn't know I needed. This book is so amazing!
I just love how real the story is. I just love how real the main protagonist's family is. It definitely defines a family.
The main themes of the plot, that is, racism or cop violence or shootings has not been overdone. The writing is just to the point and so damn enjoyable. And the best part ...more
I am so happy right now... because it feels like I have found a missing piece I didn't know I needed. This book is so amazing!
I just love how real the story is. I just love how real the main protagonist's family is. It definitely defines a family.
The main themes of the plot, that is, racism or cop violence or shootings has not been overdone. The writing is just to the point and so damn enjoyable. And the best part ...more
Sep 17, 2017
may ➹
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
read-2017,
contemporary,
rep-bipoc-author,
pov-female,
young-adult,
tears,
rep-bipoc,
buddy-reads,
4-and-a-half-star
UPDATE DEC 4/5, 2017
Yesterday I found out that this book has been banned in a Texas school district (Katy ISD). And honestly??? I’m so angry right now. Y’all probably don’t know this, but I was born and currently live in Texas (hence my use of the word “y’all”), so I’m just extremely!! frustrated!! with the state I call “home”!!!!
The hypothetical reasons for this ban are really, truly, insanely stupid. They say that it might be because of sexual content―sex was literally mentioned only TWICE in ...more
Yesterday I found out that this book has been banned in a Texas school district (Katy ISD). And honestly??? I’m so angry right now. Y’all probably don’t know this, but I was born and currently live in Texas (hence my use of the word “y’all”), so I’m just extremely!! frustrated!! with the state I call “home”!!!!
The hypothetical reasons for this ban are really, truly, insanely stupid. They say that it might be because of sexual content―sex was literally mentioned only TWICE in ...more
For all the white people who said this book was racist, let me tell you one thing : racism was invented by white people. You can feel prejudiced or discriminated against, but don’t call it racism.
I’m a biracial person - hi my dad’s family’s from Vietnam. And as a biracial person I found this book quite hard to read sometimes mostly because of all the comments on interracial relationships. But now again, the way I have to deal with racism isn’t the same way Black people have to deal with it, so o ...more
I’m a biracial person - hi my dad’s family’s from Vietnam. And as a biracial person I found this book quite hard to read sometimes mostly because of all the comments on interracial relationships. But now again, the way I have to deal with racism isn’t the same way Black people have to deal with it, so o ...more
The hate you send out into the world... it always comes back.
In this novel we learn the story of "Starr Carter", a young african american girl who lives in the poor and dangerous suburbs of Garden Hights, and one of the only color people in a privileged school. One fateful night, after leaving a party, she and a friend are stopped in a random police vehicle stop. A death will change young Starr's life forever, and, ultimately, the life of everyone in her neighborhood.
A very, very memorable read ...more
In this novel we learn the story of "Starr Carter", a young african american girl who lives in the poor and dangerous suburbs of Garden Hights, and one of the only color people in a privileged school. One fateful night, after leaving a party, she and a friend are stopped in a random police vehicle stop. A death will change young Starr's life forever, and, ultimately, the life of everyone in her neighborhood.
A very, very memorable read ...more
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Angie Thomas was born, raised, and still resides in Jackson, Mississippi as indicated by her accent. She is a former teen rapper whose greatest accomplishment was an article about her in Right-On Magazine with a picture included. She holds a BFA in Creative Writing from Belhaven University and an unofficial degree in Hip Hop. She can also still rap if needed. She is an inaugural winner of the Walt
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