Will has just lost his brother Shawn to a drive by shooting. And this isn't the first person Will has lost. Violence has plagued his life. But he knows the rules. no crying, no snitching and be sure to get revenge. He knows where his brother keeps his gun and he knows what is expected of him. Get revenge for his brother's death. He knows who shot him, at least he's pretty sure. So he gets into the elevator and begins the ride down to the lobby. But what awaits him on each floor could change the course of his life. This book is written in verse and is so unique and interesting in it's basic premiseThe Hate U Give. It tells of how gun violence begets gun violence and how certain communities are more impacted by it then others. The ending is frustrating and heartbreaking and thought provoking on many levels. Highly recommend. Happy reading my friend.. What would the dead tell us if they could tell us anything? And would knowing what they know change our actions? This is a great companion to
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