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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.
Kelly Hey Becky. Sometimes when something is SERIOUSLY MESSED UP - such as the fact that Driving (or going on a 7-11 run, or playing at the park) While Blac…moreHey Becky. Sometimes when something is SERIOUSLY MESSED UP - such as the fact that Driving (or going on a 7-11 run, or playing at the park) While Black can endanger your life in this country - it needs attention.

If it takes an amazing book to bring that to discussion - with more empathy and brains than the latest hashtag to make fun of some idiot - then great.
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