Where to start
The Hate U Give
2 versions · originally a book, 2018
Themes: Police Brutality, Racial Identity, Code Switching, Community Activism, Grief.
Angie Thomas's powerful narrative explores the dual identity of a teenager navigating systemic injustice after witnessing a police shooting.
✦ Most fans start here
The Hate U Give (2018)
The original novel
✦ Start hereThe Hate U Give
Angie Thomas · Book · 2018
The Hate U Give (2018) is the definitive source material, offering an intimate, internal perspective into Starr’s psyche that only the novel can provide through its detailed, character-driven prose.
2018 film
The Hate U Give
Film · 2018
The Hate U Give (2018) film offers a visceral, cinematic experience, effectively translating the tension of Starr’s two worlds into a visual medium that heightens the emotional stakes of her journey.
Common questions
Is The Hate U Give book or movie better to start with?
The Hate U Give book was published in 2018 and provides the original source material. The Hate U Give movie was also released in 2018. Reading the book first allows you to experience the full narrative depth before viewing the film adaptation.
Was The Hate U Give movie based on the 2018 book?
Yes, The Hate U Give movie released in 2018 is a direct adaptation of the book titled The Hate U Give, which was also published in 2018. The film translates the events and themes of the novel into a visual format.
Should I read The Hate U Give before watching the film?
Reading The Hate U Give book provides the complete context for the story. While the 2018 movie is a faithful adaptation, experiencing the source material first allows you to understand the character motivations and plot nuances exactly as they were written in the 2018 novel.
Are there multiple versions of The Hate U Give?
There are two primary versions of The Hate U Give. The original source material is the book published in 2018. Additionally, there is a 2018 film adaptation of The Hate U Give that depicts the events of the story on screen.