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The Hate U Give (The Hate U Give, #1)

Angie Thomas

Start date: September 1, 2021

Finish date: November 30, 2021

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Apr 27, 2019 Claire rated it really liked it · review of another edition

When a book is highly praised, I tend to get somewhat sceptical. Too often I found myself disappointed by too high expectations. No need for that here.
what an amazing, thrilling, moving read! Worth 4.5 stars.
The start of the novel was a bit slow, but soon it was anything but slow and the reader is in the midst of a lot of turmoil, both in the book as in him/herself.
Personally I think it should be a read for students at a certain age as it gives an important message without being pushing too muc ...more

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Feb 20, 2018 Denise (deesbooknook) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I have spent the last day and a half trying to come up with the words that will adequately express my feelings about this book. For now, all I can say is that this is the most important book I have read in a LONG time. I feel that anyone and everyone who can get a copy of this book should read it.

I found myself laughing (mainly at Maverick....that dude is funny with his one liners), crying at multiple places, cheering for Starr and hating on a couple certain people. All in all, I can definitely ...more

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Jun 20, 2020 Kate rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is a young adult / teen book written from the perspective of an African American teen girl who witnesses a crime against one of her friends and her entry into the world of activism and all the social nuances of it.

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