Wayne Sutton 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.

Wayne Sutton Why is it that people get uncomfortable around "preachieness"? Yes it can suck sometimes, but you should just listen or read in this case. It's a book…moreWhy is it that people get uncomfortable around "preachieness"? Yes it can suck sometimes, but you should just listen or read in this case. It's a book that discusses many topics from a specific point of view that MOST white people will NEVER understand. It's very eye opening and very relevant to urban youth- poor, white, rich, black, etc.(less)

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