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"[A] riveting debut." (starred review) (Publishers Weekly )
"Startling, powerful, and poignant." (starred review) (School Library Journal )
"This novel ought to be the last written about a fictional high school shooting because it is difficult to imagine any capable of handling it better . . . A story that is as sensitive and honest as it is spellbinding." (starred review) (VOYA )
"Authentic and relevant, this debut is one to top the charts." (Kirkus Reviews )
"Startling, powerful, and poignant." (starred review) (School Library Journal )
"This novel ought to be the last written about a fictional high school shooting because it is difficult to imagine any capable of handling it better . . . A story that is as sensitive and honest as it is spellbinding." (starred review) (VOYA )
"Authentic and relevant, this debut is one to top the charts." (Kirkus Reviews )
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Five months ago, Valerie Leftman's boyfriend, Nick, opened fire on their school cafeteria. Shot trying to stop him, Valerie inadvertently saved the life of a classmate, but was implicated in the shootings because of the list she helped create. A list of people and things she and Nick hated. The list he used to pick his targets.
Now, after a summer of seclusion, Val is forced to confront her guilt as she returns to school to complete her senior year. Haunted by the memory of the boyfriend she still loves and navigating rocky relationships with her family, former friends and the girl whose life she saved, Val must come to grips with the tragedy that took place and her role in it, in order to make amends and move on with her life.
Now, after a summer of seclusion, Val is forced to confront her guilt as she returns to school to complete her senior year. Haunted by the memory of the boyfriend she still loves and navigating rocky relationships with her family, former friends and the girl whose life she saved, Val must come to grips with the tragedy that took place and her role in it, in order to make amends and move on with her life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Hate List (Paperback)
This book was one of those rare novels that once finished reading, has you turning back to the first page to read all over again. Not only did you feel for the victims, but more so for Val, a girl who was picked on, called Sister Death, and who was thrown into a circumstance she hadn't even realized was being created.Her father made me so angry. He blinded views, rude behavoir and horrible attitude to his already crumbling daughter had me wanted to smack some sense into him. I had my doubts about her mother, but at the end, she became one of my favorite characters. She never left her daughter's side. My college went through a shooting by someone who was not even a part of the student body. This bok brough back so many memories, but the strength Val shows, even when she appears to be breaking, was just so beautifully written, I could not put it down. I would recommend this book, and have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Hate List (Hardcover)
Have you ever read a book, and became so engrossed in it that you couldn't put it down? The characters could be playing out their roles in the livingroom in front of you, and you can't seem to look away. That was me, with this book. This book starts out with Valerie heading back to school after having been an unintentional party to a high school shooting. She is labelled either a hero, or just as guilty as her boyfriend (now deceased). Her friends don't want anything to do with her. Her family doesn't know what to do with her. She just wants to keep to herself.She didn't mean to do it. One day, she just started writing down a list of things and people that she hated. Most of the people on this list had bullied her in some form. Nick catches her writing this list one day, and later on after class he mentions casually to her to add something to the list. The Hate List was born. I don't condone what she did, but I can see where she's coming from. I too, had been bullied (though I was never bullied in high school; my living hell was grade school). I can sympathize somewhat with Nick, though he couldn't justify doing something that horrendous. This book brings to light the horrifying things that go on in schools across the globe. The bullying, and abuse people take at school, or in class. It takes it one step further, and realizes every parents worst nightmare. Their children could very well die before them, in a senseless act of depravity. This book was executed brilliantly. The characters were human, flawed, and emotionally at odds with themselves and each other. The plot was imaginative. The true brilliance to this story, is that it happens every day around us. Little by little, someone is slowly becoming more desperate. Until, finally, they snap. But we rarely hear of what happens afterwards. How does a community cope with the staggering loss of their children, students or staff? With that in mind, this book paints a haunting picture of a reality that is all too familiar these days. Her characters were beautifully done. Valerie's character is challenged throughout this book, but she shows grit and determination that will help her resolve the past. There is no way she can make up for what happened, but she can ask for forgiveness, and stand up and atone for any wrongdoing on her part. She just needs to find her true self first. This book was incredibly heartfelt, poignant, and mesmerizing. It parallels the fears we all have today in schools, and it shines a light on one topic most of all. Bullying. It happens, everywhere. Unfortunately not much is done about it, but we can stop the effects it has on others. We can pledge not to bully. To stand up for those weaker than us. To do what is right by them. All in all, this book was phenomenally amazing. I had tears in my eyes as I finished the book. It was moving, captivating, and refreshingly honest. This book has slid into my "Top 10 of 2010" list with ease. I hope you all have enjoyed it, or do enjoy it as much as I have.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Courtesy of Teens Read Too,
By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hate List (Hardcover)
Valerie is alone. Her family tiptoes around her, her friends act like she doesn't exist, and most of the people in the community think she should be dead.Valerie's boyfriend, the person she trusted more than anyone else, shattered her life when he brought a gun to school and wounded several students and killed many others, including himself. Most people believe Valerie was involved, but she had no idea what Nick was planning. After spending weeks in the hospital recovering from a near-fatal gunshot wound to the leg, Valerie is moved to the psychiatric ward for observation. Afterwards, during her many therapy sessions, she begins to think back on her relationship with Nick and all the events that led up to the terrible act that changed an entire community. HATE LIST is an extremely powerful story. I was in tears for the last eighty pages and felt emotionally drained by the time I reached the last page. Jennifer Brown has given us a wonderful example of the importance of keeping a watchful eye out for bullying in our schools. Valerie is a strong character and it was great to witness her healing process. Once I started HATE LIST I couldn't stop. I read every chance I could. Even though the subject matter is very serious, this book was a pleasure to read. Thank you, Ms. Brown. Reviewed by: Karin Librarian
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