Scott reviewed The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
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4 stars
Great characters
Epub
Swedish language
Published Aug. 7, 2017 by Natur & Kultur.
The Hate U Give
by Angie Thomas
5 stars
(4 reviews)
Sextonåriga Starr Carter lever i två världar: den fattiga förorten där hon bor och den fina privatskolan inne i stan. Hennes tillvaro krossas när hon blir ensamt vittne till hur polisen skjuter ihjäl hennes barndomsvän Khalil. Trycket på Starr är hårt, både från polisen och från orten – som kräver rättvisa och upprättelse för Khalil. Men även från de som inte vill att Starr ska vittna – och de är tydliga med vad hennes vittnesmål skulle innebära. Vad Starr än väljer kommer det att få enorma konsekvenser för såväl hennes eget liv som människorna hon vuxit upp med.
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Kadomi reviewed The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
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.
Kadomi@buecher.pnpde.social reviewed The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
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.
Thom reviewed The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
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.