The limitations of poverty and gang violence in Starr’s home town could not prevent her from living up to her name. Starr Carter is a teenage girl living in a small suburb called Garden Heights. After fleeing a party one night with her good childhood friend Khalil they get pulled over. Khalil is unjustly shot and killed by a white police officer. The Hate U Give illustrates the journey Starr takes to avenge her dead friend and bring justice and consolation to Garden Heights. As a white male with white privilege The Hate U Give really opened my eyes up to the daily struggles faced by people of color. Thomas does an excellent job of portraying Garden Heights as well as the characters demeanors. The book was extremely fascinating and I would recommend it to middle school and high school level readers.
Lucas P.
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