Synopsis: Seventeen year old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor black neighbourhood 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 afterwards, Khalil’s death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Starr’s best friend from school says he may have had it coming. When it becomes clear the police have little interest in investigating the incident, protesters take to the streets, and Starr’s neighbourhood becomes a war zone. 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 destroy her community. It could also endanger her life.
Review: This book was incredibly powerful. The story of Starr, Seven, Sekani, Kenya, DeVante, Maya and Chris is an incredible one. It talks about systemic racism, black lives matter and realizing who you are. This book made a profound impact on me. Angie Thomas has a incredible way of making you cry throughout the entire book. I found myself wiping tears away from my eyes quite a lot of the time i was reading the book. My favourite character was Starr she was very brave and emotional. I was very invested in her story and felt like i knew her character by the end of the book. I also enjoyed how modern it was, there were lots of elements of the book that happen frequently across the world. Like the protests that are being held for Khalil throughout the book, or the gangs that they have. The garden disciples and the Kings. I think all kids my age should read because i swear to you it will be worth it!
Recommended ages: 11 and up
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That sounds like a book I want to read too! A 51 year old kid!
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