A review by lululem
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

5.0

”What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?”

this is one of the most important and impactful books i’ve ever read. i watched the movie a couple times and i love it so much i finally decided to read the book. it made me feel everything all over again and more. this story has so many layers within it. its a story about family, friendship, community, and dealing with the struggles of racism, fear, injustice and opression. each aspect of the book is so powerful.

this book takes you on a heartbreaking but eye opening journey. im so glad i decided to pick this up i loved it so much.

quotes:

“Pac said Thug Life stood for 'The Hate U Give Little Infants Fucks Everybody.’ Meaning what society give us as youth, it bites them in the ass when we wild out.”

“That’s the hate they’re giving us, a system designed against us.”

“Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing right.”

“Brave doesn't mean you're not scared. It means you go on even though you're scared.”

“To every kid in Georgetown and in all “the Gardens” of the world: your voices matter, your dreams matter, your lives matter. Be roses that grow in the concrete.”