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Laddar... The Hate U Give (utgåvan 2017)av Angie Thomas (Författare)
VerkdetaljerThe Hate U Give av Angie Thomas
   Books Read in 2017 (134) Books Read in 2018 (152) » 20 till Top Five Books of 2018 (256) Top Five Books of 2020 (602) Black Authors (109) SHOULD Read Books! (197) to get (229) Best Family Stories (128) KayStJ's to-read list (1,405) Det finns inga diskussioner på LibraryThing om den här boken.  ToniFGMAMTC | Feb 17, 2021 |  Our book group decided to read this racial-justice themed YA novel. I had previously seen the movie, which was fairly faithful to the novel, and had some advantages. I felt that the novel was overly long, and also that the pacing in the last part of the novel was confusing, and worked better as a movie. The novel did have some advantages; it spent more time exploring the community of Garden Heights, and the strengths of that community. This made the father's determination to stay in Garden Heights make a little more sense. (example: when the family visits Khalil's grandmother bringing a lasagna, and it's hard to find room to put it in the fridge, because so many neighbors have been bringing casseroles.) The author has a new novel out, about Maverick Carter's backstory. I heard her interviewed on NPR, it was an interesting interview and she sounds very nice. You can find the interview here: https://www.npr.org/2021/01/12/955938704/concrete-rose-is-angie-thomas-follow-up... Reading this book I was reminded of another recent read, [Residue Years]; which explores the crack cocaine epidemic through a mother/son story which is very reminiscent of Khalil's story in [The Hate You Give]. I would recommend that book for a less YA exploration of the issues. (  ) banjo123 | Feb 15, 2021 | I’m a newbie to Audiobooks, so, admittedly, I don’t have a lot to compare this book to; however, this was an absolutely STUNNING was to experience an amazing and powerful book. I encourage everyone to read it in any form you can get your hands on, but there was something magical about listening to the outstanding narrator. The author’s words left me speechless at times and my eyes were opened to a world that I’m so unfamiliar with that it made me uncomfortable, but in the best, most eye-opening way possible. (  ) DebbyeC | Feb 9, 2021 | This book is from 2017 and is such a great portrait of the world today for young men and women, especially young, black women. It's really a book I'd love it if everyone could read! Ms Davis does such a great job telling the story of Starr, a black high school girl, attending school outside of her poor black neighborhood at a suburban, mostly white, posh school. Life changes dramatically for her when witnesses the shooting of her childhood friend Khalil. It hooks you with the great storytelling, but also with the harsh realities, love and depth of this book! ( ) EllenH | Feb 9, 2021 | BeckyatAPL | Feb 8, 2021 |
 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. 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. Beautifully written in Starr’s authentic first-person voice, this is a marvel of verisimilitude as it insightfully examines two worlds in collision. An inarguably important book that demands the widest possible readership. Ingår i serienTHUG (1) Ingår iHar bearbetningen
[Sextonåriga Starr Carter lever i två världar: den fattiga förorten där hon bor och den fina privatskolan inne i stan. Ingenstans kan hon vara hela sig själv i orten måste hon tona ner sina ambitioner och i skolan måste hon tona ner sin attityd och sitt sätt att prata. Hennes tillvaro krossas när hon blir ensamt vittne till hur polisen skjuter ihjäl hennes barndomsvän Khalil. Trycket på Starr är hårt, både från polisen och från orten som kräver rättvisa och upprättelse för Khalil. Men även från de som inte vill att Starr ska vittna och de är tydliga med vad hennes vittnesmål skulle innebära. Vad Starr än väljer kommer det att få enorma konsekvenser för såväl hennes eget liv som människorna hon vuxit upp med. Med en stark berättarröst gestaltas Starrs värld, som är full av konflikter men också full av kärlek. Träffsäkert beskrivs vardagsrasismen i skolan, Starrs alltmer ansträngda förhållande till sin vita pojkvän och sin kärleksfulla familj, vars liv inte värderas högt av samhället i stort. Angie Thomas är uppvuxen i Jackson, Mississippi. Hon har varit rappare och har en examen i Creative Writing. The Hate U Give är hennes debutroman. Hon ville skriva om en förort som liknar den hon själv kommer ifrån, och om unga som lever det liv som hon själv har levt. [Elib] Inga biblioteksbeskrivningar kunde hittas. |
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This book is so relevant. It's told from a black girl's point of view, but it's for everyone. Starr is in the car with an unarmed boy who is shot and killed by a cop. The boy was faultless in the shooting. The officer has a preconceived belief of what kind of person he is. The story doesn't imply that all police officers are corrupt or all black Americans are innocent. The storyline shows good and bad people in her neighborhood, family, school and everywhere. Her uncle is a policeman. He's decent and moral. Her brother's father is a gangbanger who terrorizes the neighborhood. Her boyfriend is white and treats her great. One of her friends is white and turns out not to be a friend. Some of the characters are drug dealers and racists. Some are trying to help end the negative cycles. It's an honest look into situations that need attention. I didn't feel any hate coming through, but the struggles and love are evident. It moved me emotionally over and over. The storyline isn't a downer even though it deals with with tragedy and heavy matters. Fun and lighter moments are there too. The Hate U Give is a must read for teens and adults. It highlights important issues without compounding the negativity and definitely inspires change and empathy. (