![]() ![]() ![]() An old friend, Khalil, is there–they grew up together but now lead very different lives. Back at home, she attends a party with one of her friends from home. ![]() She is torn between two very different worlds and trying to figure out how she fits into both of them. But she goes to school across town, where neighborhoods are gated and all the kids at school are white. Starr Carter is young black girl living in the inner city with her family where they own a small convenience store. ![]() She does the story line complete justice and it’s relatable and real and honest. I really enjoyed it and I love that fact that Angie Thomas doesn’t sugar coat the events nor downplay them in any way. So this novel was a bit out of my scope but I had to read it, again, because it’s just so relevant. While it’s fiction, it’s very *real*, and I’m more of a fantasy/YA sorta gal…or something with some mystery or even historical fiction. Despite it’s relevance, this isn’t my typical read. I told myself I wouldn’t see the movie until I read the book so I’m happy to report that I can now FINALLY watch the movie! I plan to knock that out this week. And mainly because it’s so (tragically) relevant to current events in our country. I’ve had my eye on this book for quite a while–ever since I realized that the movie by the same name was created for a novel (I’m always pining for any novel that becomes a movie). ![]()
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