I read The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas last year during English class for our banned book project. This book has been challenged many times for its themes of police brutality due to the plot being about a girl who witnessed her friend get killed by the police and she tries to get justice for him. She also deals with friendships and relationships throughout the course of the book. She also has a friendship end with one of her best friends because she is racist.
I really liked this book because of the plot. It is very engaging because of the themes of justice and the plot twists that I didn't see coming. Parts of this book were uncomfortable to read but they were all important sections of this book, like when Starr's friend Khalil is killed by the police officer that stops them. There is also a strong sense of community throughout this book in the place where Starr and her family lives, Garden Heights. Her dad owns a grocery store where her friends sometimes visited her and there is a man who owns a barbeque shop who gives the kids there free food if they show him their report cards.
I would probably recommend this book to everyone. This book is very powerful and has a great storyline that is easy for anyone to get into and enjoy if they read it with an open mind. The book has themes that are not talked about a lot but should be talked about way more and this book helps bring light to those topics. Starr's journey is very exciting especially when she is in dangerous situations that leave you on the edge of your seat while wondering if she will make it out okay. I would rate this book a 9/10 because of the captivating story line and strong themes of justice.
- Chizara O
Hi Chizara,
ReplyDeleteI have heard about this book many times, and remember many people reading it last year for the banned book project. It sounds like a thought-provoking book with an interesting plot.
-Sasha
I like how you say, this part of the book is uncomfable but they need to be most people would etheir skip over that or change the wording to be more light and fluffy. I like the end where you talk about your favorite part of the book and who you would recommend this to. One hard thing about writing these book blogs is talking about the books with out spoiling them. I think you could talk a little more about the beginning, to be frank though I haven't read it myself so if there is some plot twit early on that would be hard to dance around. Good review though.
ReplyDeleteI heard about this book last year with the Banned Book Project. Apparently its very controversial but still a good read. You said this book isn't afraid to get controversial and difficult. I like those kinds of books. I might have to check it out. Good review.
ReplyDeleteI read this book for the banned book project and I really enjoyed it, and it was super engaging since so many events took place. Good Review.
ReplyDeleteHi Chizara! I remember reading this novel a while ago and really enjoyed it. The complex and developing plot is very intriguing and you gave a very well done summary. I loved how you included the themes of this novel such as justice, social unrest, and racism. Well done! :)
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