The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
As always, I’m three years late to the party with this one. Mostly, I loved it. I’m on book #7 for the year, but this is the first I’m reviewing after dropping out early last year when becoming a foster parent ate my life, and I’m still getting in the swing of how to structure reviews so for this one I’m going to just do liked and disliked lists. Liked: I’m a sucker for a book with a large cast of characters who all feel […]
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Verdict: Angie Thomas’ first book is a gem. Although aimed at young adults (YA), it is sharply written, entertaining and packs a real punch on social issues. Review: A member of my book club chose this for our first read of 2019 and I’m so glad she did. I was reluctant to dive in because I thought the subject matter- the police shooting of a young black man and ensuing fallout – would be heavy. While the subject matter was heavy, and deservedly so given […]
