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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (Book #1)
With 8 starred reviews, the Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best, a William C. Morris Award, National Book Award Longlist, Printz Honor, and Coretta Scott King Honor, The Hate U Give is a groundbreaking novel.
“Absolutely riveting!” — Jason Reynolds
“Stunning.” — John Green
“This story is necessary. This story is important.” — Kirkus (starred review)
“Heartbreakingly topical.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A marvel of verisimilitude.” — Booklist (starred review)
“A powerful, in-your-face novel.” — Horn Book (starred review)
Description
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter straddles two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the upscale prep school she attends. Her life is upended when she witnesses the police shooting of her childhood friend, Khalil. Unarmed, Khalil’s death becomes national news, with some calling him a thug, drug dealer, or gangbanger. Protesters take to the streets in his name, while Starr and her family face threats from both law enforcement and local drug lords.
The truth of what happened that night is known only by Starr, and what she decides to reveal could change everything. Her words may not only shake her community but also put her own life at risk.
For more from Garden Heights, read Concrete Rose, the powerful prequel to The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas.
Ryan Newman –
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is a very in depth book about the social problem racism. The book starts off with a girl named Starr Carter experiencing her childhood freind Khalil get fired at by a police officer and dying. Throughout the story she must learn to move on, while still fighting for his justice at the same time. The characters in this book feel so real to the reader because the struggles the characters go through are real life problems. The books bring tears for the reader because the characters are really easy to empathise for. The story reaches on hard topics such as racism, gang violence, poverty, and police and gun violence also the fear of speaking up when times get rough. The only thing I did not like about this book was the cuss words. This book would be fit for a person who wants to create equality in the world. Also, if the reader likes sad books this book is for them I would rate this book 5 stars for its amazing description and the fact that it truly touched my heart.
Teresa martin –
Exceptional. Must read. You will feel what you learn.
Brandon Nava –
Don’t have to say much. This book is everything it needs to be. I finished it in 1 day if that means anything. It makes you think, feel, and understand.