G.L. Davies 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.

G.L. Davies My experience of the book is that the story itself is little more than an excuse to preach the standard sjw narrative about race. I wasn't impressed a…moreMy experience of the book is that the story itself is little more than an excuse to preach the standard sjw narrative about race. I wasn't impressed and if you ask me, yes, it is capitalising and making very little attempt at disguising it. It does push the idea that white people simply can't help being racist, as it is their inherent nature, along with microaggressions and various other crimes the white characters can't help committing, while any racism towards themselves is implied to be acceptable. The contradictory nature of a book supposedly educating on and denouncing racism, right before adding a loophole made it very difficult for me to take seriously.(less)

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