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The Hate U Give (The Hate U Give, #1)

Angie Thomas

Start date: June 1, 2017

Finish date: July 1, 2017

Discussion: June 2017

Why we're reading this: Very timely, great book to talk about in June.
[close] Very timely, great book to talk about in June.

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June 2017

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
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Nov 03, 2017 Amy rated it it was amazing

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. ...more

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Mar 26, 2017 Tara rated it it was amazing

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

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Jul 18, 2017 Ally Goodwin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ya, realistic-fic, newbery-contenders

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

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Mar 27, 2017 Karen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: book-club, learning, youth, movie, listening, banned, 2017, overdrive, z2017-goodreads-challenge, awards

This was one of my top 3 books of 2017...it’s just as good in 2018. The many messages woven through the story are still poetic and important. Here’s hoping the movie does right by this beautifully haunting book.

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