Written in an honest voice, the narrative is enjoyable and yet one that makes you ponder on a lot of things for e.g. The author doesn’t sound preachy or try to play the blame game in the narrative rather she ensures that the message is sent across in an unforgettable manner. This ensures none of the characters are lost in the oblivion behind the main plot. The most interesting aspect of this book would be the way each and every character of the book has an interwoven storyline of theirs with the main storyline. Some of the conversations between them actually left me teary eyed while there are a lot of exchanges that made me giggle. The way her parents trust her and stand by her, is something that every teen in the world wants. To start with, the wonderful heartwarming camaraderie Starr shares with her parents. There are so many things in this book which were refreshingly different, making it an engaging and engrossing read. Starr, like any other teenage feels misunderstood by everyone around her, including her white boyfriend. Her character was totally relatable because despite all of her complexities and flaws, she was inspiring. One moment she is strong and inspiring and then the next moment she is surrounded by self-doubt. Starr comes across as someone who is complex.
#The hate you give book review full#
Life as a teen is anyways full of chaos and confusion and when incidents like this happen it is easy to lose focus of the main track, but nothing deters Starr. Despite the trauma she undergoes, she takes it all in her stride and fights it head on facing it all bravely. She is scared they will be targeted for no fault of theirs and end up being at the receiving end. She is worried that it might lead to repercussions where her family might get harmed. She is confused whether she should tell the truth or not. It is about seemingly wrong thing made to seem like a right. It is much more than just the loss of a friend. This incident changes her life, in ways she had not imagined. As a child, it is shocking to witness something so gruesome closely and that too to a best friend. Both these incidents leave her scared and scarred till she realizes the gravity of the whole situation and decides to act on it. The Hate You Give tells us the story of sixteen year old Starr who witnesses two murders, one of a girl on the roadside and the other of her best friend Khalil. There are many things we tend to take for granted in life, and this moving portrayal of #Blacklivesmatter actually shows the extent we do.Īngie Thomas is a Mississippi based writer and this is her first book. It tells us a very important story with a tender and poignant voice. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is one book that can easily be tagged as “The need of the hour”.