The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Starr Carter navigates between two worlds, the poor neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy prep school she attends.
Summary
The Hate U Give is a young adult novel by Angie Thomas. It follows Starr Carter, a sixteen-year-old African-American girl who lives in a poor neighborhood but attends a suburban prep school. After witnessing the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend, Khalil, by a police officer, Starr is torn between her two worlds as she struggles to find her voice and stand up for what's right.
Interpretation
The Hate U Give is a powerful story about the struggle of a young African-American girl to find her voice and stand up for what is right in the face of injustice. It is a story of resilience and courage in the face of adversity, and a reminder of the importance of speaking out against injustice.
Who is this book for?
The Hate U Give is a young adult novel, suitable for readers aged 14 and up.
Keywords
Young-Adult, Fiction, African-American, Social-Justice, Police-Brutality