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The Hate U Give
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Wendy
This was our spouses' club book club selection for May. I think the main topic of this book - police brutality against African Americans - is relevant to what is happening today and needs to have a voice in literature. It is the only book that I have read, to date, that deals with this societal problem and I hope to have the opportunity to read more. Starr's voice was very relatable and honest. I could feel her anger about what happened and the uncertainty about living in two different worlds, t ...more
Roseann
Apr 11, 2018 rated it really liked it
This is a prime example of a YA novel that every adult should read.

Well written and raw. This book tells the story of a young girl who sees death too many times in her neighborhood.
Marla Cosner
Sep 16, 2018 rated it really liked it
Compelling novel in a fresh voice--YA must read of the year for certain.
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