The Hate U Give

paperback, 383 pages

Dutch language

Published Jan. 7, 2019 by Moon.

ISBN:
978-90-488-4860-7
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5 stars (4 reviews)

Starr Carter woont in een armoedige zwarte buurt, maar gaat naar een dure witte school. De balans die Starr tussen deze werelden heeft gevonden, wordt overhoop gehaald wanneer Starr getuige is van de dood van haar jeugdvriend Khalil. Hij wordt neergeschoten door een politieagent terwijl hij zelf ongewapend is.

Starr is verdrietig en in de war, en moet haar weg zien te vinden in een wereld vol ongelijkheid en vooroordelen. Op school denken ze dat Khalil het er zelf naar heeft gemaakt, en noemen ze hem een crimineel en zelfs een drugsdealer. Haar buurtbewoners gaan ondertussen de straat op in protest tegen de politie, die geen onderzoek wil doen naar de schietpartij. ledereen vraagt zich af: wat is er nu echt gebeurd? Starr is de enige die daar antwoord op kan geven. Maar de waarheid spreken is lastiger dan ooit, want wat Starr zegt, of juist niet zegt, kan haar …

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Review of 'The Hate U Give' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Absolutely outstanding book.

16-year old Starr Carter is a black teenager who goes to a white school. One night she is witness to a cop killing her friend Khalil for no reason, and this event changes her whole life.

Absolutely engaging cast of characters, told in a gripping way, wish every teenager read this book. Or anyone really.

I don't have the words to praise this book enough.

Review of 'The Hate U Give' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Absolutely outstanding book.

16-year old Starr Carter is a black teenager who goes to a white school. One night she is witness to a cop killing her friend Khalil for no reason, and this event changes her whole life.

Absolutely engaging cast of characters, told in a gripping way, wish every teenager read this book. Or anyone really.

I don't have the words to praise this book enough.

Review of 'The Hate U Give' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

This story is about a girl who witnesses a traumatic event and in the end finds her voice is the best weapon she has to fight oppression. She and her family also learn that solidarity is stronger than silence and knuckling under to authority, whether gangs or police.

This young adult novel tells everything from Starr's point of view. Some internal dialog is great at establishing character and climate, describing her family or her school or her history. There are points when there is a little too much, though, and the book feels long at times.

That minor complaint aside, this book presents a strong female character who grows throughout the narrative. As mentioned above, her family also grows stronger. Contemporary situations and references and occasional humor are welcome, balancing the strong story of oppression. Recommended.