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"Citrus read the book 'Light It Up' and gives a short summary. The book is about a teenage black girl named Shay who was killed by the police. The story explores the themes of guilt and grief. The issue of violence is discussed, with the question of why people in power think they are better than others. The media is also addressed, as it can divide people based on who is portrayed as the villain. The novel takes place in a predominantly black neighborhood in the United States, where two murders occurred. Overall, it is a recommended book." Citrus read the book Light It Up. Citrus, do you mind giving a short summary of your book? Sure, Gowan. My book was about a teenage black girl named Shay, who was killed at the hands of the police. The rest of the book is about characters dealing with guilt and grief. You mentioned Shay was murdered by the police. What could have avoided this issue? I believe it's not a matter of this specific issue, and it's more about what leads to this cycle of death. Devante, a college student in the book, says it best. Everyone wants to say violence isn't the answer. You have to remember that violence is also the question. That's what we don't talk about. The issue isn't who should die. It's why are the people in power telling us someone deserves to die? What do you think makes these people in power think they're better than others? That's a great question, and one that was answered in the book. Professor Charles, an important activist in the book, answers the media, and I couldn't agree more. The media, especially in the United States, pushes whatever side the viewer wants to see, which can divide people based on who the media pushes as the villain. You mentioned the novel traces place in the United States. Is this an important part of the story? Yes. The novel takes place on a street in a predominantly black neighborhood, where another murder happened a few years prior. And even though neither murder happened in real life, the fact that they happened so close and in the exact same spot is chilling. Overall, it's a very good book, and I highly recommend it.
