77 pages • 2 hours read
Mark OshiroAnger Is a Gift
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Mark Oshiro’s debut novel, Anger Is a Gift, gay Black teenager Moss struggles with trauma from his father's murder by police and faces systemic oppression at his underfunded high school. When his friend is injured by security measures, Moss rallies classmates to protest, resulting in violent police retaliation and personal tragedy. Themes include police brutality, loss, and racial oppression.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Mark Oshiro's Anger Is a Gift is a powerful and poignant exploration of systemic oppression and resilience in marginalized communities. Praised for its heartfelt character development and emotional depth, the narrative is compelling yet intense. Some readers found the pacing uneven and the subject matter heavy, but overall, the book’s impact resonates deeply.
Who Should Read Anger Is a Gift?
Fans of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Dear Martin by Nic Stone will appreciate Anger Is a Gift. Readers interested in social justice, LGBTQ+ themes, and powerful narratives about marginalized communities will find Mark Oshiro's novel both compelling and thought-provoking.