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erikariehigano22's review against another edition
5.0
STUNNINGLY RELEVANT AND HEART-WRENCHING. If you are a practising writer who wants to improve writing the emotion and impact of empathy, this book is a great example to use.
We explore the protagonist Starr Carter, a girl trapped between two worlds in her home at the hood of Garden Heights and attending school at Williamson in the 'white area'. She was involved in the murder of her childhood friend Khalid through police brutality--unfortunately a common occurrence within the Black/African-American community in America.
The book explores Starr's life and how she navigates it through her family, her friends, her community on top of the trauma from Khalid's death and the injustice.
I struggle to vocalise my thoughts on this book, but all I can say is IT'S A MUST READ! Every time I have to drop this book and get back to it again, I never struggle getting back into my reading rhythm. Angie Thomas's writing style is accessible for everyone, especially when Starr is in her natural self when she and her community use the African-American slang/lingo. This writing style had done wonders for representation to Black people and that is already commendable enough, not including the superb plot and unpacking of events!
This might be one of the best books I've read this year. You must read this! And I need to watch the movie adaptation.
tbgr_l57l's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars for [b:The Hate U Give|32075671|The Hate U Give|Angie Thomas|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1476284759s/32075671.jpg|49638190] by [a:Angie Thomas|15049422|Angie Thomas|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1471998209p2/15049422.jpg]!
“Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing right.”
― Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
Wow. I have no words, really. It took a lot of time to process and gather my thoughts for this review. The Hate U Give was just simply mind-blowing. This novel has opened my eyes a bit more to the issue of racial discrimination. I really appreciate authors that include issues in their work to raise awareness on them. Thomas's use of the main character's perspective made me understand and picture the situations clearer, as if I was witnessing them first hand.
It was quite difficult and heart-wrenching for me to read about what it's like to be put in the situation of main character, Starr Carter. I really can't imagine what it's like to witness the death of a couple of friends, as Starr had done. Throughout the book, she has a difficult time debating on whether she should fight, or keep quiet. If she chooses to fight, there's a low chance of them actually listening to her, and she could be risking her safety. If she chooses to keep quiet, it would be as if she doesn't want justice for the deaths of her friends, however, she gets to be safer.
The plot itself was beautiful yet heart-breaking. The whole novel was completely honest about the issues and society. I'm so glad I chose to pick this book up, for it is now definitely one of favourites.
“Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing right.”
― Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
Wow. I have no words, really. It took a lot of time to process and gather my thoughts for this review. The Hate U Give was just simply mind-blowing. This novel has opened my eyes a bit more to the issue of racial discrimination. I really appreciate authors that include issues in their work to raise awareness on them. Thomas's use of the main character's perspective made me understand and picture the situations clearer, as if I was witnessing them first hand.
It was quite difficult and heart-wrenching for me to read about what it's like to be put in the situation of main character, Starr Carter. I really can't imagine what it's like to witness the death of a couple of friends, as Starr had done. Throughout the book, she has a difficult time debating on whether she should fight, or keep quiet. If she chooses to fight, there's a low chance of them actually listening to her, and she could be risking her safety. If she chooses to keep quiet, it would be as if she doesn't want justice for the deaths of her friends, however, she gets to be safer.
The plot itself was beautiful yet heart-breaking. The whole novel was completely honest about the issues and society. I'm so glad I chose to pick this book up, for it is now definitely one of favourites.
wietse111's review against another edition
5.0
Erg mooi boek over de BLM beweging (fictie). Het volgt een (zwart) meisje van 16 die in de auto zit terwijl haar vriend door de politie wordt doodgeschoten. Vooral de hoofdpersoon Starr was echt een mooi karakter. Haar leven in twee werelden (en privéschool met vooral witte rijke leerlingen & de zwarte achterbuurt waar ze vandaan komt) is indrukwekkend beschreven.
Echt een wereld die heel ver bij mij weg staat natuurlijk, maar dusdanig goed geschreven dat ik me toch echt goed in kon leven. Aanrader
Echt een wereld die heel ver bij mij weg staat natuurlijk, maar dusdanig goed geschreven dat ik me toch echt goed in kon leven. Aanrader
yanloureiroc's review against another edition
5.0
"ÀS VEZES, VOCÊ PODE FAZER TUDO CERTO, E MESMO ASSIM AS COISAS DÃO ERRADO. O IMPORTANTE É NUNCA PARA DE FAZER O CERTO "
Como eu amo quando um livrão se esconde por trás da capa de um young adult (infanto-juvenil). O ÓDIO QUE VOCÊ SEMEIA consegue tratar de um assunto foda, que é brutalidade policial e a morte de jovens negros pelas mãos da polícia, de uma maneira tão ~~leve que a leitura acaba ficando muito mais fácil do que deveria. Mas assim ó, não vai achando que por ser uma leitura fácil que as coisas são tratadas com menos importância ou que vai rolar passação de pano pra branco racista, muito pelo contrário, as coisas ficam beeem claras pra todo mundo. Eu super recomendo essa leitura, especialmente pra galerinha mais jovem se ligar um pouco mais nesse rolê.
Como eu amo quando um livrão se esconde por trás da capa de um young adult (infanto-juvenil). O ÓDIO QUE VOCÊ SEMEIA consegue tratar de um assunto foda, que é brutalidade policial e a morte de jovens negros pelas mãos da polícia, de uma maneira tão ~~leve que a leitura acaba ficando muito mais fácil do que deveria. Mas assim ó, não vai achando que por ser uma leitura fácil que as coisas são tratadas com menos importância ou que vai rolar passação de pano pra branco racista, muito pelo contrário, as coisas ficam beeem claras pra todo mundo. Eu super recomendo essa leitura, especialmente pra galerinha mais jovem se ligar um pouco mais nesse rolê.
dontstopreadin's review against another edition
5.0
My goodness, what a powerful and much needed story for our current claimant. I am so grateful that we are living in a time where books like this are being published. I swear to you, this will be a classic. I also truly believe this should be required reading. This was easily one of my favorite books I've read in ages. Not only do we have a powerful story, but also a wonderful narrative rich with topics such as diversity and racism, friendship, interracial relationships, family dynamics, socioeconomic divides and coming of age in general. For more gushing, please see my video review: http://bit.ly/2vKyMVt.
lauraborkpower's review against another edition
4.0
Thomas's book fills an important hole in the Young Adult genre, for a number of reasons.
First, it's a book featuring a Black adolescent trying to navigate the "hyphen" of living in a Black neighborhood where gang violence is the reality and going to a private school in a predominantly white neighborhood where White Entitlement is the reality.
It's also a coming of age story about a young woman written by a woman, and that makes it great. The focus is not on romance. Sure, there's a boyfriend, but Starr is not looking for love, or heart sick, or all-consumed by the romance the way so many other YA protagonists are. In a much more down-to-earth way, Starr must instead navigate the tensions of a relationship she's had for over a year, in the ways any young woman must navigate that relationship: when do we have sex? when do I tell my father about him (because he's white, but also, because my father will not want me to date anyone, ever)? when do I feel comfortable enough to tell him all the things about me? By writing the story this way, Thomas is portraying a realistic, healthy romantic relationship, and that, alone, is refreshing.
Additionally, the story's conflict revolves around the shooting death of a unarmed Black adolescent -- a friend of our protagonist -- and this situation, unfortunately, couldn't be more relevant.
All of that said, though, I'd have only given this book three stars were it not for the narration of Bahni Turpin, who does a fantastic job. She made the story real in a way that Thomas's frequently corny and too-perfect dialogue might not have alone. I still haven't read a YA author that writes great dialogue, but Turpin's reading was always spot-on, so I didn't mind.
First, it's a book featuring a Black adolescent trying to navigate the "hyphen" of living in a Black neighborhood where gang violence is the reality and going to a private school in a predominantly white neighborhood where White Entitlement is the reality.
It's also a coming of age story about a young woman written by a woman, and that makes it great. The focus is not on romance. Sure, there's a boyfriend, but Starr is not looking for love, or heart sick, or all-consumed by the romance the way so many other YA protagonists are. In a much more down-to-earth way, Starr must instead navigate the tensions of a relationship she's had for over a year, in the ways any young woman must navigate that relationship: when do we have sex? when do I tell my father about him (because he's white, but also, because my father will not want me to date anyone, ever)? when do I feel comfortable enough to tell him all the things about me? By writing the story this way, Thomas is portraying a realistic, healthy romantic relationship, and that, alone, is refreshing.
Additionally, the story's conflict revolves around the shooting death of a unarmed Black adolescent -- a friend of our protagonist -- and this situation, unfortunately, couldn't be more relevant.
All of that said, though, I'd have only given this book three stars were it not for the narration of Bahni Turpin, who does a fantastic job. She made the story real in a way that Thomas's frequently corny and too-perfect dialogue might not have alone. I still haven't read a YA author that writes great dialogue, but Turpin's reading was always spot-on, so I didn't mind.
ahollman's review against another edition
5.0
literally so powerful and beautiful and perfect and oh my god I’m crying now ?
havanaxo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
ciuli's review against another edition
5.0
5/5 stars! Hands down, one of the best books I've ever read. I loved every single page and the only reason why I didn't read it in one sitting is because I still need to sleep sometimes lol.
This book talks about racism and is not scared to face the argument directly, as it should be. But at the same time it's so much more. What I liked the most is that it told us Khalil's story, but it also told us Starr's story, and Seven's, and Kenya's, and Devante's, and Maya's, even Mr. Lewis'! Every single character had a voice, a peculiarity that made them special, a story that made them feel closer to us. What I loved about this book is that I felt like I've known this people all my life, like they were old friends of mine and that is a truly special connections to create between the reader and the book.
This book also wrecked me and teared me apart. I believe I started crying at page 30 and only stopped when it ended, sometimes looking like a maniac because I was laughing at some on-point comeback line while still crying.
Everyone should read this book, because it will open your eyes on so many issues that, as a white reader, I have to admit I took for granted or deemed us unimportant up till now, but I promise I'll try to be better from now on.
This book talks about racism and is not scared to face the argument directly, as it should be. But at the same time it's so much more. What I liked the most is that it told us Khalil's story, but it also told us Starr's story, and Seven's, and Kenya's, and Devante's, and Maya's, even Mr. Lewis'! Every single character had a voice, a peculiarity that made them special, a story that made them feel closer to us. What I loved about this book is that I felt like I've known this people all my life, like they were old friends of mine and that is a truly special connections to create between the reader and the book.
This book also wrecked me and teared me apart. I believe I started crying at page 30 and only stopped when it ended, sometimes looking like a maniac because I was laughing at some on-point comeback line while still crying.
Everyone should read this book, because it will open your eyes on so many issues that, as a white reader, I have to admit I took for granted or deemed us unimportant up till now, but I promise I'll try to be better from now on.
notoriouskog's review against another edition
5.0
AMAZING story and something I wish everyone could read via audiobook as Bahni does a fantastic job giving Starr a voice.