

S'està carregant… The Hate U Givede Angie Thomas
![]() Books Read in 2017 (102) Books Read in 2018 (153) » 25 més Top Five Books of 2018 (253) Top Five Books of 2020 (611) Black Authors (117) SHOULD Read Books! (220) to get (229) Best Family Stories (125) Books Read in 2021 (1,712) KayStJ's to-read list (1,461) No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra. "The Hate U Give” is a moving novelization of an all-too familiar headline: a young black girl witnesses the police shooting of her unarmed friend. The book has one of the strongest, most loving depictions of family dynamics that I have ever encountered in the YA genre – I found each of the family members to be multi-faceted and deeply endearing. “The Hate U Give” also approaches a difficult topic with a lot of heart. But, it’s not perfect. The book is absurdly lengthy – coming in at 464 pages – and full of brief vignettes attempting to tackle a variety of serious subjects: casual racism, grief, street justice, gang violence, poverty, addiction, and interracial relationships, just to list a few. And, the main thesis (speaking your truth in the face of adversity and systemic racism) feels weak and out of focus for a majority of the book. Still, “The Hate U Give” is timely, necessary and adds much-needed complexity to the YA genre. These awards speak for themselves! Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best · William C. Morris Award Winner · National Book Award Longlist · Printz Honor Book · Coretta Scott King Honor Book · #1 New York Times Bestseller Dieses Buch gibt einen interessanten Einblick in das Leben schwarzer Teenager in den USA, eine Lebenswirklichkeit, die von unserer nicht weiter entfernt sein könnte. Die Protagonistin bemüht sich, einen Spagat zwischen dem Leben in ihrem Stadtteil und der Person, die sie in der vornehmlich von Weißen besuchten Schule vorzugeben scheint. Angenehm ist mir aufgefallen, dass zwar nichts beschönigt wird, aber gleichzeitig kein erhobener Zeigefinger zu spüren ist. YA book. It was a very good, very sad, very real book. A girl living in two worlds dealing with issues of race, violence, and hatred. I cried several times throughout the book. I followed the author on Goodreads before getting the halfway mark, which I never do. I am looking forward to reading more by Ms. Thomas.
Shot and killed right from the start really was an attention grabber in this book. Angie Thomas wrote a relatable book, especially for this time in our world involving Black Lives Matter, police brutality, implicit bias, and white privilege. I loved how this topic was touched upon because, for some, these matters need to be acknowledged more in this world in order for change. This book took place in the hood and expressed the difference between the black and white communities. The main character Starr Carter lived two lives; there was one life in the neighborhood of garden heights and then the Starr who attends a prestigious, private white prep school across town. I fell in love with this book and felt excitement every time I picked it up, which says a lot because reading has not always been my favorite thing. I felt like I knew this family and everything they were feeling because the details describing everything were so strong. I watched the main character, Starr, break down just about every moment, I felt like I knew each and everything she was feeling. I also really enjoyed the characters in this story because it was very clear they were all very connected and were there for each other. The relationship between the kids and Starrs parents was unreal, and I treasured how supportive and caring they were. This book definitely was a little intense with some of the events that occurred, but I do believe it was important because it was necessary for the story line and the problems they faced. Although I really did enjoy this book, I felt that the storyline was the same, meaning similar things continuously happened and events were almost predictable. I would recommend this book 1000% for anyone over the age of 13 because it can get a little intense with the words chose for some scenes. Lastly, I would definitely recommend this to someone who has a lot of interest in these problems going on around the world or enjoys reading about how people persevere through problems. The first-person narrative is simply beautiful to read, and I felt I was observing the story unfold in 3D as the characters grew flesh and bones inside my mind. The Hate U Give is an outstanding debut novel and says more about the contemporary black experience in America than any book I have read for years, whether fiction or non-fiction. It's a stark reminder that, instead of seeking enemies at its international airports, America should open its eyes and look within if it's really serious about keeping all its citizens safe. Thomas’s debut novel offers an incisive and engrossing perspective of the life of a black teenage girl as Starr’s two worlds converge over questions of police brutality, justice, and activism. The story, with so many issues addressed, can feel overwhelming at times, but then again, so can the life of an African American teen. Debut author Thomas is adept at capturing the voices of multiple characters, and she ultimately succeeds in restoring Starr’s true voice. That hope seems slim indeed these days, but ultimately the book emphasizes the need to speak up about injustice, to have injustice be known even if not punished. That’s a message that will resonate with all young people concerned with fairness, and Starr’s experience will speak to readers who know Starr’s life like their own and provide perspective for others. Pertany a aquestes sèriesTHUG (1) Contingut aContéTé l'adaptacióTé una guia de referència/complementTé una guia d'estudi per a estudiantsTé una guia del professor
"Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does or does not say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life"-- No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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Twitter is also constantly mentioned and references to it are weaved throughout the book. Some authors say this dates your work badly, and, yeah, but oh, in this book it works incredibly well. It's less "this book will be dated in ten years" and more "this is exactly what it was like to live in the late 2010s, this is what teenagers had, this is what everybody was concerned with." Really well done.
The mature subject matter is given the respect it deserves, and so many things are looked at critically--nearly all the white kids at her school walk out "to protest her friend's death," but even before that happens, it's quickly established by themselves that they just wanted a free day. White students who didn't walk out explain why, and she is grateful to have someone on her side. Gang violence and dynamics are also addressed, and made humdrum and frustrating, as opposed to um, white authors describing it uh, a little differently (stupid movie about white kids wanting to join a gang and then being assaulted by men of color, I am looking at you. I don't remember what it was called but it was super-racist, gross and probably unrealistic). I learned things that would have never occurred to me, from this book.
I laughed a lot when she was describing family moments. The family has a swear jar, so when her dad gets frustrated, he says, "They can kiss my...roses," as he looks at his well-tended, luxurious garden. At another time, she says "My parents are my OTP!" and I erupted into laughter. A person's One True Pairing is the romantic fanfiction couple they read the most about. Later, when she is squeamish about the possibility that her parents might have a sex life, I teased her a little, out loud, in my apartment because I was so into the book, "But you said they were your OTP!" and kept laughing. Nobody wants to think of their parents like that, but, c'mon, you -said- OTP. The laughter this book gave me didn't balance out the tears, but it was appreciated. (