The Hate U Give

Šestnáctiletá Starr žije ve dvou světech: jedním z nich je chudá černošská čtvrť, ve které žije, druhým je elitní střední škola, na kterou chodí. Jednoho dne je při střetu s policií zastřelen její nejlepší kamarád z dětství. Když se ukáže, že byl neozbrojený, z celé události se stává mediální senzace. Oběť se považuje za drogového dealera a gangstera. Lidé ale přesto vycházejí do ulic a domáhají se spravedlivosti. Jedinou osobou, která dokáže všem odpovědět na otázku, co se ten večer přihodilo, je Starr. Má Starr promluvit, nebo být zticha a tím chránit sebe a svou rodinu? . Jak už jsem říkala, tahle knížka by měla patřit do povinné četby. Autorka nic nebarví na růžovo, dokáže vám říct pravdu přímo do očí. Navíc se inspirovala skutečnými událostmi, což je podle mě úžasné. I když v České a Slovenské republice není tolik afroameričanů, stejně je to důležité téma. Knížka pojednává hlavně o rasismu a vztazích mezi lidmi. Je v ní nádherně ukázáno, že ještě pořád jsou ve světě docela dost velké problémy týkající se vztahů mezi lidmi odlišné pleti, i když se to nezdá. Knize dávám 4,5*/5*

"The Hate U Give" is absolutely one of the most powerful YA novels I've ever read. Deftly transporting us from setting to setting within Starr's life, Angie Thomas shows how traumas both old and new affect her in different ways. Exploring race and racism in a way unlike any I have read before, Thomas tells the story of a girl discovering herself, and tells it in a way no one else could, for which we should all be grateful.

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** spoiler alert ** This is so realistic in any way possible. But really tho i didn't expect the results at the end but that's one of the reasons why this book is so heartbreaking and honest.. I honestly cried on first 2 chapters so ye.. And one of the books that changed my life.

Bom, foi difícil começa-lo a ler porque, bem, não estava a conectar-me com as personagens nem com a história (como disse no início). No entanto, a medida que fui lendo, apercebi-me que estava a gostar cada vez mais das personagens. Primeiro, é um tema pouco falado nos livros: a diferença das raças e a injustiça que existe. Segundo, cria uma ligação com a personagem que sofre com essa perda o que nos faz pensar mais sobre este assunto. E terceiro, ninguém tem direito de tirar uma vida só porque é preto/branco, traficante/certinho, novo/velho, por mais que pareça certo. Eu acho que além de ser um livro sobre uma morte injusta por causa das raças, também é sobre como reagimos sobre uma morte em geral. Por exemplo, todos nós já vimos notícias de uma pessoa morta e o nosso pensamento é do género "oh! olha, mais um!" e passamos para a próxima, como no livro, muitos deles criam os hashtags sobre a morte do Kalil, mas poucos os que realmente sentem a pena. Depois entra a parte do racismo "invisível", o que eu quero dizer com isso, é que nós somos racistas mesmo quando parece que não somos, como o caso do polícia que o matou. Ele até pode ter tido amigos de outras raças, mas o facto de estar naquele bairro e saber por exemplo que o Kalil podia ter drogas e tê-lo morto sem razão nenhuma assumindo que é "preto que vende droga", faz dele um racista mas que ele próprio pode achar que não foi acto de racismo mas sim de defesa. E como foi o caso da amiga dela, que mandava piadas esquecendo que isso podia magoar a Starr. Gostei muito da atitude do namorado dela - Chris, a maneira como ele não queria saber das diferenças deles além de raciais mas também de estatutos. Ele um rapaz típico branco cheio de dinheiro e ela típica rapariga negra do guetto, no entanto a relação deles era completamente natural e sem qualquer preconceito! No geral, achei o livro interessante, o tema e os problemas que ela infretava pareciam reais e eu acreditei na história dela. E acho que quando um livro consegue fazer isso, quer dizer que fez bem o seu trabalho!

I hope The Hate U Give ends up on school curricula across the country. It needs to be read. It needs to be discussed. I also look forward to whatever else Angie Thomas might write. http://pussreboots.com/blog/2017/comm...

Rating: 4.5 stars Sometimes it seems like racism, bigotry and prejudice are not a thing of the past, but a thing of the now and like every issue we need to acknowledge it so we can overcome it. It is such a refreshing thing to see a YA book talk about it. This is an important book to read, because even if you don't see or experience prejudice on a daily basis, we need to be aware of it. Thought-provoking, brutally honest and heart-wrenching, this book is a must-read and a reminder that we are all equals because "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."

Straight up a 5 stars read!

Angie Thomas writes a great story about the problems black people face daily and all the prejudice black communities get from almost everyone else. Starr embodies a great example of a person, a black girl living between both worlds, and because of this, she lives as two separate people. One black girl in a black community, living somewhat more at ease with family and childhood friends; and the cool (non-activist) black girl in a rich 98% white high school, that can’t be associated with “nigga” and “ghetto”. We pass through important changes in her life in which she finds her true self by merging both of her separate half lifes. More than a good story, the audiobook has the best narration I’ve ever listened to. Bahni Turpin delivers an emotional narration, that’s way more than someone reading a book for you. It’s way more like someone telling you a marvelous story. (Also she can go 180º in all the different voices, between male and female, and black or white intonation and slangs) If you can go with the audiobook, I do advise you listen instead of reading.

Essa com certeza foi leitura mais importante do ano, talvez a mais importante da minha vida até o momento. Eu queria muito que esse livro fosse uma leitura obrigatória em todas as escolas, porque é uma verdadeira aula sobre racismo estrutural e privilégio branco que os professores muitas vezes falham em explicar. Essa é uma leitura importante pra todas as idades, na verdade. A autora nos faz sentir raiva e injustiça, mas apresenta o caminho aos leitores. A luta é contínua. vidas pretas importam

Drei Sterne aufgrund der grottenschlechten Übersetzung, lass ein Buch über Black culture nie von einer Henriette übersetzen, I guess?

I don't think I can do a justice for this book review, but know that I am grateful to have read it and I totally agree with everyone saying it's a must read book!

Amazing. Flipped through these pages like there was no tomorrow. Even reading this as an assignment was a great experience, which should say something. The language was casual and even understandable for someone whose first language isn’t English, Starr’s personal struggles were outed so well and it really gives a new perspective on Black Lives Matter — at least for a white non-American that didn’t really know how bad oppression still was in America (and with that, other countries). This was a delight to read and handled sensitive topics very well. Would reread a thousand times!

to be honest, i was going to rate it a 4.5 or even a 4.75 because a few things were annoying me but at the end, it's nice that it's not. A FULL 5 STAR RATING GUYS! i'm glad i picked up this book.

Wow. Damn. This book is a masterpiece in so many ways. I honestly don’t know where to begin. This is the type of book that will help make the changes Tupac was talking about; the changes so many people talk about; and the changes that we all really need. (Read the book and you’ll especially understand why I mention Tupac here). Everyone needs to read this book. Especially if you are white. Especially if you think you understand racism in the USA. Especially if you think you’re “not racist.” Especially if you even wonder quietly to yourself, “Why not all lives matter?” Especially if you’re trying to find your voice to speak out against racism. Especially if you are human. This is classified as fiction, but it is by no means fiction. Young African-Americans go through what Starr and her family and community go through every damn day: Systemic racism. Ok, and it’s well-written. You got a unique literary voice and style, you got a flawless flow, and naturally you can’t put it down due to the realness, suspense, etc. Let’s talk about narration. The best way to understand what a black teen in the states might be going through is to read her literally as if she were speaking to you. Character development is on point, and so many angles of the complexity of racism are touched upon through each character. Brilliant. Inspiring. This is just a book, but this is so many real lives in so many cities, and we can’t let ourselves forget that just because we aren’t in it.

so well written and the ending is both bittersweet but hopeful

audiobook took me long enough but i finally finished this. i also forgot a lot of the beginning it's crazy how relevant it is to the current protests and resurgence of the BLM movement. it takes you through the life of a survivor and her inner struggles. it touches on friends and family, police brutality, and the injustices of the black community

i excepted something more tbhhhh since the ranking on the internet nya tinggi bgt i thought it would be like jordan peele film x black live matters protest tp thrillernya kurang bgtttt i just can feel the grudges but ok

Put this book's words into your eyeballs and remember them.

Very very good book. I feel I was able to get inside the workings of a black neighborhood and just the workings of a black family in general, which was a kind of eye opening perspective. However, whether if it was because I couldn't fully connect to the teenage girl narrator, or something else, it just wasn't quite amazing enough to be 5 stars. Maybe 4.5. Highly recommend.

Book #50 Read in 2017 The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas This is an excellent book which I would recommend to young adult and adults readers alike. It is a powerful read. Starr witnesses her friend Khahil being shot to death by a police officer who thought he had a gun (it was a hairbrush). Starr needs to tell what happens but that is easier said than done. This book accurately portrays the difficulty of race relations and police brutality. Well done. I borrowed this book from the public library.

I loved how this book tackled very real situations and experiences for so many Americans. However, I feel like this book wasn’t very hooking. And maybe that’s what makes it special in a different way. It didn’t need to have a super great hook or very twisty plot because these situations aren’t like that in real life. But I loved seeing the family and friends relationships throughout this book and the strength and power of letting go of those who have wronged you, finding strength in those close to you, and never giving up and continuing to fight for Justice.

I absolutely love this book

I had at least five people tell me I needed to read this book before I finally picked it up. When I asked what it was about, they said something like, "A police shooting, but it's just so good." And they were right, it is about a police shooting, and it is so good, but it's so much more than that. The Hate U Give is an honest, unflinching, yet compassionate examination of race relations in America. It starts with a normal teenage girl at a party she's not supposed to be at. Like most teenagers, Starr feels both at home and out of place, questioning who she is and who she's supposed to be. When her friend walks off to confront another girl about her interest in a boy, Starr starts talking to an old friend she's drifted away from lately. Suddenly, they hear gunshots from the other room and they wisely book it out of the area. In chapter two, as they drive away from the party, Starr and friend Khalil are pulled over by police. In the course of this stop, Khalil is shot and killed by the officer. This event sparks a series of complications, rolling out like flames from Starr to her neighborhood, her school, her city, and the entire nation. Starr's thoughtful and genuine characterization inspires empathy through our shared humanity. This book doesn't sugarcoat nor does it depress readers with manufactured drama and grit. It's real, human, and never simple. And yes, you should read it, too.