Anna answers “Does this book teach something new or is...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about The Hate U Give (The Hate U Give, #1):

Does this book teach something new or is it worth reading? I'm hoping it doesn't capitalize on social/political/racial issues just for attention. I want something outside of the expected canon without being preachy.

Anna I'm still at the very beginning, but it doesn't feel preachy at all; it feels honest. I also think that these issues deserve attention, and especially…moreI'm still at the very beginning, but it doesn't feel preachy at all; it feels honest. I also think that these issues deserve attention, and especially seeing as it's written by a Black woman, it's hard for me to see how it could "capitalize" on such a real experience in any other way besides a genuine one.(less)

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