Reviewed by Joséphine on
Full book review is up on Word Revel.
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November 22, 2017
Initial thoughts: My back hurts because I didn't move from my spot the past three hours, reading The Hate U Give. This is so powerfully written, has so much heart and an incredibly strong voice. Given the subject matter, I can't say I loved this book. It cuts too close to reality, which is a horrible one.
As an outsider who doesn't even live in the US, it's hard to grapple with and understand what it's like for Black people who have to fear for their lives the moment they're born. I still don't understand why innocent lives are lost at the hands of the very people who're supposed to protect them. But I did learn a little more about the complexities of choosing to speak up or be silent when the justice system is so bent against Black people.
The Hate U Give is such an important book, that I join everyone else who implores the world to read it.
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Note: I received an advanced reading copy from a local distributor in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 22 November, 2017: Finished reading
- 22 November, 2017: Reviewed