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Forget the YA label, this is flat-out one of the best stories I've read in awhile. I am hesitant to call this book important because reading important books can feel like a chore, but it so is right now. Important and funny and poignant and relatable. I was sad when the book was over.
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Gritty, realistic, and hopeful, this book should be required reading for mature teens. Once again, literature reminds me of the opportunities afforded to me because of my skin color.
The Hate U Give is an important and timely novel for young adults as well as educators and parents. When Starr Carter attends a party with friends and a fight breaks out, Starr rushed out and jumps in the car of her long time friend Khalil to stay away from trouble. During their ride home, Khalil gets stopped by the police and suddenly Starr witnesses the death of her second friend before her eyes.
Starr lives two lives, one in her neighborhood and one in the private school her parents struggle t ...more
Starr lives two lives, one in her neighborhood and one in the private school her parents struggle t ...more
I read this in one sitting today. I just loved it.
I want to highlight two areas in particular. I loved Starr, her family, and her neighborhood. Her father Maverick and her Uncle Carlos were just wonderful. The little brother calling out the dad for cursing! Nana! I cared so much for the characters.
I also loved Starr as narrator. In particular I loved observing Starr moving between worlds. Her inner monologue as she described what it was like to switch between her prep school world and her neig ...more
I want to highlight two areas in particular. I loved Starr, her family, and her neighborhood. Her father Maverick and her Uncle Carlos were just wonderful. The little brother calling out the dad for cursing! Nana! I cared so much for the characters.
I also loved Starr as narrator. In particular I loved observing Starr moving between worlds. Her inner monologue as she described what it was like to switch between her prep school world and her neig ...more
I am not a wordsmith. I am in awe of all writers since this is not a gift i possess. This is the author's debut novel and it is impressive. Like Chris i admit my whiteness and not really having a clue. This is a great discussion book; puts you in someone else's shoes and it's not a pretty picture.
I love the family relationships; full of love and concern for each other rather than just themselves (which is how parents/kids relationships seem to be portrayed in the books i read)
It is a timely nov ...more
I love the family relationships; full of love and concern for each other rather than just themselves (which is how parents/kids relationships seem to be portrayed in the books i read)
It is a timely nov ...more
If you only read one young adult book this decade, this is the one you should read.
Highly, highly recommend!
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Nidhi Bhatt
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Lindsay
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Elizabeth Brown
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Aug 25, 2017
Caroline Bock
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Jun 19, 2018
Brandy B
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it was amazing
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Dec 30, 2017
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