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Feb 05, 2018TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this original novel. I felt Starr to be an identifiable and compelling character, someone I could truly root for. Character relationships, especially, were well-thought out and complex. Starr’s relationship with Khalil is a much needed example of platonic friendships that most teen books seem to lack. Just because they weren’t in love doesn’t mean that she is any less distraught by his death. I also enjoyed the modern-day pop culture and meme/vine references that were splattered throughout the novel. But I also worry that this will “date” the book and make it harder for future generations to relate to and understand. Also, at times it was painfully obvious that this was the author’s first novel. The ending was sloppy, some of the dialogue awkward and parts of the plot didn’t quite add up. Despite this, I still love this novel with all of my heart and cried at several points throughout it. It's a much needed look at the effects of discrimination and police violence that effect our world in the most horrifying way possible. The Hate U Give is definitely a must-read, not only for teens, but for people of any age. @viedelabibliothèque of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library The book "the hate u give" by Angie Thomas is a very relatable coming of age story for young women of color everywhere. I thought it was a well-written book about the harsh truths about life as a young African American in the world today and how it is crucial to stay true to yourself and not conform to society's standards of who you should be. I would recommend this book to all teenagers because I feel like the themes in the book are themes that are very relevant in the lives of regular teens, therefore it lets teens know that they are not alone in what they were going through. I would give this book a rating of 5/5 stars. - @MissB148 of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library Starr Carter is a witness of a fatal shooting of her best friend Khalil, at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unharmed and when people find out about this, riots and protests are taking the streets. I absolutely loved this book. It looks at how minorities are treated so much more differently and how police officers will shoot any coloured person, even if they haven’t offended them. This book looks at the real problems going on in society today such as poverty, gangs, shootings, etc. and what it means to be human. It’s very captivating, beautifully written, and tells a clear message of what our society has become against other races. 5/5 stars. - @AquafinaAstro of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library There is no doubt that this is one of the most heart-touching novels I have read in a while. I'm not shocked that this book had such high ratings online and was basically the book of 2017. It saddens me to even imagine the experiences of the people in the book. As a member of another minority, I don't find racism tolerable in any way, shape, or form. It is sickening to know that people (especially in the States) actually relate directly to the horrors shown in this story. The battle to equality is difficult, but hopefully this book helps speed up the process. - @Siri of The Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board